Monday, March 2, 2015

Planetary Nebulae


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The Ghost of Jupiter is in the Constellation Hydra. It is about 1.4 kilo-Light-years away and was discovered in 1785.

An object resembling a red eye, with a blue pupil, red-blue iris and a green brow. Another green "brow" is placed under the eye, symmetrically versus the pupil
The Cat's Eye Nebula is in the constellation Draco, and is about 3.3  kilo-light years away. This Nebulae has a diameter of about .4 light years.

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The Eskimo Nebula is about 2.9 kilo-Light Years away in the constellation Gemini. This nebula is about .68 light years across.

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The Lemon Slice Nebula is about 4.5 kilo-light years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. It's radius is about .8 light years across.

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The Little Ghost Nebula is found in the constellation Ophiuchus about 2 to 5 kilo-light years away. This nebula was discovered prior to 1800.

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The Retina Nebula is about 2 kilo-light years away in the constellation Lupus. This nebula is found in the Southern Hemisphere and was discovered around 1888.

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The Spiral Planetary Nebula is found in the constellation Musca and about 2 kilo-light years away. this Nebula is about 2 light years across.

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The Stingray Nebula is the youngest known planetary nebula. It is located in the constellation Ara and is about 10 kilo-light years away. This nebula is small with a diameter of about .16 light years across.

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The Ant Nebula is found in the constellation Norma about 8,000 light years away. It's shape resembles an ant and it is about 2 light years across.

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The Spirograph Nebula is located in the constellation Lepus. It is about 1.3 kilo-light years away and has a diameter of about .3 light years.

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