The Herbig-Haro object HH 46/47 in the constellation of Vela

This chart shows the southern constellation of Vela (The Sails). Most of the stars that can be seen in a dark sky with the unaided eye are marked. The location of the star formation region that hosts the Herbig-Haro object HH 46/47 is indicated with a red circle. They cannot be seen visually with a small telescope.

Credit:

ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope

About the Image

Id:eso1336e
Type:Chart
Release date:20 August 2013, 16:00
Related releases:eso1336
Size:3338 x 3433 px

About the Object

Name:HH 46, HH 47, Vela constellation
Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Category:Stars

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