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Eta Carinae - The most luminous and massive stellar system within 10,000 light-years, on the edge of supernova.

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Eta Carinae

Also known as: NGC 3372, Carina Nebula Core, Eta Car

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Analysis

Hyperluminous binary star system embedded in a complex nebula formed by a series of giant eruptions.

Key Features

Homunculus Nebula
Hyperluminous binary
LBV eruption remnant
Dust formation

Fun Fact

Eta Car A could explode as a hypernova at any time

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 10h 45m 3.60s, Dec: -59° 41' 2.4"; Constellation: Carina
Observation Date: October 15, 2022
Instrument: NIRCam; Filters: F090W, F187N, F470N
Distance: 7.5 thousand light years

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