The Running Chicken Nebula, formally known as IC 2944, is a star-forming region located in the constellation Centaurus. Resembling a chicken running through space, this striking nebula is a vibrant tapestry of gas and dust, illuminated by the intense radiation of young, hot stars nestled within its midst. Stretching across approximately 100 light-years, IC 2944 is part of a larger complex of star-forming regions in the Centaurus OB association.

This captivating nebula is a prime example of the dynamic processes shaping our universe, where stellar winds and radiation from massive stars sculpt the surrounding gas clouds, giving rise to intricate structures and fostering the birth of new stars. Its distinct appearance has earned it a place among the most iconic and visually stunning objects in the southern sky, captivating astronomers and stargazers alike with its celestial charm.

This has been the biggest (and most pleasurable) challenge of all. Make a mosaic using a narrow band from a wide region of the sky. It was almost two months using every good day to capture.
The biggest difficulty was being able to make the correct color adjustment of the background of the image without affecting the nebulae, I lost count of how many times I used DBE on Pix or redid the mosaic by the APP until I managed to reach this final…