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CG 4
Star-forming region in the Puppis constellation / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American military glider of World War II, see Waco CG-4.
For the bok globule located in the Carina Nebula, see Finger of God Globule.
CG 4, commonly referred to as God's Hand,[3] is a star-forming region located in the Puppis constellation, about 1,300 light-years (400 pc) from Earth.[4] It is one of several objects referred to as "cometary globules", because its shape is similar to that of a comet.[1] It has a dense head formed of gas and dust,[1] which is around 1.5 ly (0.46 pc) in diameter,[3] and an elongated faint tail[1] around 8 ly (2.5 pc) in length.[3]
Quick Facts Molecular cloud, Observation data: J2000 epoch ...
Molecular cloud | |
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Bok globule | |
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Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 07h 34m 09.0s[2] |
Declination | −46° 54′ 18″[2] |
Distance | 1,300 ly (400 pc) |
Constellation | Puppis |
Physical characteristics | |
Dimensions | 1.5 × 8 ly (0.46 × 2.45 pc) |
Designations | BHR 21, DCld 259.4-12.7, FEST 2-30, Sandqvist 103 |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
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CG 4, and the nearby cometary globules, generally point away from the Vela Supernova Remnant, located at the center of the Gum Nebula.[5]