Snowglobe Nebula (NGC 6781)
The Snowglobe Nebula is a bipolar planetary nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). It has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Snowglobe Nebula (NGC 6781)
Planetary Nebula
Hourglass Nebula (MyCn 18)
The Hourglass Nebula (ESO 97-1, MyCn 18) is a planetary nebula located approximately 8,000 light-years away in the constellation Musca (the Fly). Also known as… Read More »Hourglass Nebula (MyCn 18)
Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33)
The Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33, A33) is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,700 light-years away in the constellation Hydra. The circular nebula lies behind… Read More »Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33)
Owl Nebula – Messier 97
The Owl Nebula, Messier 97 (M97), is a famous planetary nebula located at an approximate distance of 2,030 light-years in the northern constellation Ursa Major… Read More »Owl Nebula – Messier 97
Robin’s Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
The Robin’s Egg Nebula is a planetary nebula located 1,145 – 1,794 light-years away in the southern constellation Fornax (the Furnace). It has an apparent… Read More »Robin’s Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
Cleopatra’s Eye Nebula (NGC 1535)
The Cleopatra’s Eye Nebula is a planetary nebula located 5,500 – 7,500 light-years away in the equatorial constellation of Eridanus (the River). It has an… Read More »Cleopatra’s Eye Nebula (NGC 1535)
Spare Tyre Nebula (IC 5148)
The Spare Tyre Nebula is a planetary nebula located 3,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Grus (the Crane). It has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Spare Tyre Nebula (IC 5148)