Lambda Centauri Nebula in Turquoise and Green
Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 3:53:06 PM · 2026/Astrophotography
This deep-space astrophotography image captures the Lambda Centauri Nebula, an emission nebula featuring striking turquoise and green hues created by ionized gases. Dark dust lanes create dramatic silhouettes throughout the nebular structure, while countless stars punctuate the surrounding space. The nebula displays a roughly circular shape with intricate wispy details and varying densities of gas clouds. The color palette ranges from deep teal in the center to lighter green tones at the edges, with subtle red and purple hues visible in the outer regions.
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