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Carina Constellation

Carina Constellation Carina Constellation with constellation lines

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Carina (Latin for keel) is a southern constellation which forms part of the old constellation of Argo Navis. It contains Canopus, the second brightest star in the night sky, and the supermassive star eta Carinae which is embedded in the naked eye visible Carina Nebula NGC 3372.

Camera Canon 10D
Exposure 5 Minutes with filter
Date March 2005
Guiding Telescope Piggyback
Location Kaituna, Masterton, New Zealand