Coalsack Nebula Collection

Southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus with Crux & Carina
The southern Milky Way from Vela (at right) to Centaurus (at left), with the False Cross at left, the true Southern Cross at right of centre, and Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

Panorama view of the center of the Milky Way
A panorama of the center of the Galaxy portion of the southern hemisphere Milky Way, from Crux at right to Aquila at left

The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster area on the east side of Crux, the Southern Cross. The Coal Sack, which to the eye looks like a large dark patch, under photography breaks up into small patches

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

Constellations Cygnus and Lyra with nearby deep sky objects
Constellations Cygnus and Lyra. The North America Nebula is visible at top left and Gamma Cygni nebulosity left of center. The Cygnus star cloud is at center, Veil Nebula at lower left

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

The Summer Triangle stars in the Milky Way through Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila. The frame takes in the Milky Way from Cepheus to Ophiuchus

Mosaic of the Carina Nebula and Crux area in the southern sky

The Milky Way through Carina and Crux, with the Carina Nebula at right and the Southern Cross at left, and the Coalsack beside the Southern Cross. The Dark Doodad Nebula streak in Musca is at bottom

The Southern Cross and Coalsack Nebula in Crux
The Southern Cross and Coalsack Nebula in the constellation Crux, plus associated star clusters in and around Crux, such as NGC 4755

Southern Milky Way with zodiacal light prominent in the east
Southern Milky Way from Atacama Lodge, Chile. Taken before dawn with zodiacal light becoming promiment in the east

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Captivating Cosmic Beauty: Exploring the Coalsack Nebula and Beyond Step into a mesmerizing panorama view of the center of the Milky Way, where celestial wonders await. Behold the ethereal dance between light and darkness as we delve into the enigmatic Coalsack Nebula, nestled within the Southern Cross. As we traverse through this cosmic tapestry, our gaze is drawn to Eta Carinae, Crux, Alpha & Beta Centauri in the Southern Milky Way. Here, stellar brilliance intertwines with interstellar dust clouds that form intricate patterns across vast expanses. Venturing further, we encounter the captivating North America Nebula and its mysterious dark nebulae in Cygnus. Constellations Cygnus and Lyra grace us with their presence alongside nearby deep sky objects, painting a breathtaking tableau against an ink-black canvas. Our journey takes us to widefield views of Centaurus and Crux constellations in all their glory. The Southern Milky Way reveals itself in all its splendor – a celestial river flowing through space-time. Witnessing Vela to Centaurus unfold before our eyes unveils yet another spectacle – Crux & Carina embellishing this galactic masterpiece. Their radiant stars illuminate distant corners of our universe while leaving us awe-inspired by their sheer magnitude. The Summer Triangle stars guide us through an enchanting path along the Milky Way's shimmering expanse via Cygnus, Lyra, and Aquila. These celestial beacons beckon stargazers towards boundless exploration amidst countless twinkling lights. A mosaic emerges as we capture both beauty and grandeur - unveiling Carina Nebula's resplendence intertwined with Crux area's mystique in southern skies. This harmonious blend showcases nature's artistic prowess on a cosmic scale - an invitation to immerse ourselves fully in its magnificence. Finally, traversing Carina and Crux, we witness the Milky Way's ethereal glow illuminating our path.