CG4 is a Cometary Globule in a state of rupture. It is often called God’s Hand although it more resembles a tube worm. It is located in the constellation of Puppis, about 1,300 light-years away. Its head is some 1.5 light-years in diameter, and its tail is about 8 light-years long. The dusty cloud contains enough material to make several medium sized stars.
Imaged in LRGB and H Alpha on our RiDK 400 at El Sauce, Obstech, Chile
This image is a 2 panel mosaic.
Imaged Processing: Mike Selby