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| Object Info | |
| Objects | IC2948 - The Bat Nebula |
| Type | Emission Nebula |
| Centered at: | RA:11:38.8 Dec: -63:32 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Magnitude | Dim |
| Size | ? |
| Distance | ? |
| Age | ? |
| Dimensions | 75 x 50 arcminutes |
| Image Field | 102'09" x 68'82" |
| Notes |
The Bright Star illuminating the nebula is Mag 3.1 Lambda Centaurus.
Schuler 10nm Hydrogen Alpha and William Optics Minus Violet filters were used. |
| Taken from: |
Tin Shed Observatory
Gold Coast, Queensland Long - Lat = 153:23.54E - 27:56.8S |
| On: | 5th July 2003 |