Globules in the Running Chicken Nebula . ... Credit Copyright: Fred Vanderhaven Explanation: The eggs from this chicken may form into stars. The above pictured emission nebula, cataloged as IC 2944 , is called the Running Chicken Nebula for the shape of its greater appearance. ... Seen near the center of the image are small, dark molecular clouds rich in obscuring cosmic dust . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...