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 singular phenomenon” and forcing him to rethink his ideas on the construction of the heavens.” This is a double-shell nebula that is described as, “a bright roundish amorphous PN” with a radius of around 65 and a faint halo that has a radius of 90.

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Keywords: 110 Finest NGCs, NGC 1514, planetary nebula, Psi Tauri