IC 2944, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula or the λ Centauri Nebula, is an open cluster with an associated emission nebula found in the constellation Centaurus, near the star λ Centauri. It features Bok globules, which are frequently a site of active star formation.

Constellation: Centaurus

Notable features: open cluster with nebulosity, Bok globules

Apparent magnitude (V): 4.5

Distance: 2.0 kpc ly

Right ascension: 11^h 36^m 36.0^s

Declination: −63° 02′ 00″