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NGC 650-1 (M76)
Other NOAO image of NGC 650-1 (M76):
This is a very typical sort of planetary nebula of the "Butterfly" shape
variety. Many nebulae are thought to look like this, having 2 lobes (the
wings) and a central dense disk. Higher resolution versions (300kb) are
available in this orange coloring or in
black and white.
Shape: This PN is also known as "the little dumbell" for its appearance
Distance: approx. 3,000 light years
Location: Perseus constellation
RA: 01 42 20 DEC: +51 34 32
Size: 0.7 light years across
Abundances/Description: (see above)
Discoverer: Pierre Méchain (1780)
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Author: George Jacoby
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Curator:
Hartmut Frommert
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