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 by a parka hood. It is surrounded by gas that composed the outer layers of a Sun-like star. The visible inner filaments are ejected by a strong wind of particles from the central star. The outer disk contains unusual, light-year-long filaments.
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NGC 2392 lies about 6500 light-years away, and is visible with a small telescope in the constellation of Gemini.
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| Observation Log Information | |
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| Log Index: | 845 |
| Session: | 214 |
| Date: | 2013-05-05 |
| Equipment: | 110mmDoublet EP APO – PF Canon 60D |
| Location: | ABWCO |
Keywords: 110 Finest NGCs, NGC 2392, Eskimo, Clown-Faced, Lion, Caldwell 39, Gemini
February 7, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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