Finger of God Globule
| Molecular cloud | |
|---|---|
| Bok globule | |
| dark nebula | |
Image of the "Finger of God". | |
| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 10h 44m 31.2s |
| Declination | −59° 39′ 56″ |
| Constellation | Carina |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | `~2 ly |
| Designations | "God's Birdie", "Carina Defiant Finger" |
The "Finger of God" globule is a Bok globule and dark nebula located around 7,300 light-years away from Earth, within the Carina Nebula. It is ~2 light years across, and got its name due to the finger-like shape located directly on top of the main nebula.