Ghost of Jupiter Nebula
The Ghost of Jupiter (NGC 3242) is a planetary nebula located approximately 4,800 light years away in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Ghost of Jupiter Nebula
Planetary Nebula
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a bright, large planetary nebula located 650 light years from Earth in the constellation Aquarius. It is one of… Read More »Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
Oyster Nebula
The Oyster Nebula (NGC 1501) is a planetary nebula located in the northern constellation Camelopardalis, the Giraffe. The nebula was created by an extremely hot,… Read More »Oyster Nebula
Jewel Bug Nebula
The Jewel Bug Nebula (NGC 7027) is a young planetary nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It lies approximately 2,870 light years away. With an… Read More »Jewel Bug Nebula
Spirograph Nebula
The Spirograph Nebula (IC 418) is a planetary nebula located approximately 3,600 light years away in the constellation Lepus. It lies near the ears of… Read More »Spirograph Nebula
Crystal Ball Nebula
The Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Taurus, near the border with Perseus. It has an apparent magnitude of 9.43 and lies at an approximate distance of 2,200 light years (700 parsecs) from Earth. It occupies an area of 2.2 arc minutes.
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Soap Bubble Nebula
The Soap Bubble Nebula is a planetary nebula located near the larger and better known Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) in the constellation Cygnus. Notable for… Read More »Soap Bubble Nebula