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NGC 2392

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NGC 2392 NGC 2392 also known as the Eskimo Nebula, Clown-faced Nebula, Lion Nebula, or Caldwell 39, is a bipolar double-shell planetary nebula (PN). It was discovered by astronomer William Herschel in 1787. The formation resembles a person’s head surrounded …

NGC 2371 a Planetary Nebula in Gemini

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NGC 2371-2 NGC 2371-2 is a dual lobed planetary nebula located in the constellation Gemini. Visually, it appears like it could be two separate objects; therefore, two entries were given to the planetary nebula by John Louis Emil Dreyer in …

NGC 2194

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NGC 2194 NGC 2194 is an open cluster in the constellation Orion. The cluster is located about 10,000 light years away from Earth. It is rich and moderately concentrated. The cluster lies 33 arcminutes west-northwest of 73 Orionis. Log Index: …

NGC 1788

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NGC 1788 NGC 1788 is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is rather sharply defined on its southwest perimeter where it is flanked by the dark nebula known as Lynds 1616. Lynds 1616 is apparently part of …

NGC 1931

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NGC 1931 NGC 1931 is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga. The nebula has been referred to as a “miniature version of the Orion Nebula“, as it shares some of the same characteristics. It is a mixed …

NGC 1514

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NGC 1514 NGC 1514 is a planetary nebula in Taurus, positioned to the north of the star Psi Tauri along the constellation border with Perseus. It was discovered by William Herschel on November 13, 1790, describing it as “a most …

NGC 1535

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NGC 1535 NGC 1535 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Eridanus, discovered by William Herschel on February 1, 1785. It is very similar to the Eskimo Nebula in both color and structure but the central star can be …

NGC 1232

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NGC 1232 NGC 1232, also known as the Eye of God Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 20 October 1784. Log Index: 580 Session: 171 …

NGC 1501

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NGC 1501 is a complex planetary nebula located in the constellation of Camelopardalis, it was discovered on the 27th August 1787 by William Herschel. It is also known as the Oyster Nebula.