Robin’s Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
The Robin’s Egg Nebula is a planetary nebula located 1,145 – 1,794 light-years away in the southern constellation Fornax (the Furnace). It has an apparent… Read More »Robin’s Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
Ring Nebula
The Fine Ring Nebula (Shapley 1)
The Fine Ring Nebula (Shapley 1) is a planetary nebula located approximately 4,900 light-years away in the southern constellation of Norma (the Level). It has… Read More »The Fine Ring Nebula (Shapley 1)
Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)
The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 1,360 light-years away in the northern constellation Vulpecula (the Fox). With an apparent magnitude of 7.4,… Read More »Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)
Ring Nebula (M57)
The Ring Nebula is a bright planetary nebula located approximately 2,567 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. With an apparent magnitude of 8.8, it is… Read More »Ring Nebula (M57)
Southern Ring Nebula
The Southern Ring Nebula (Eight-Burst Nebula, NGC 3132) is a planetary nebula about 2,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Vela. With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Southern Ring Nebula
Retina Nebula (IC 4406)
The Retina Nebula is a bipolar planetary nebula located in the southern constellation Lupus. It has an apparent magnitude of 11 and lies approximately 2,000… Read More »Retina Nebula (IC 4406)
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