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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 the New General Catalogue, so it may be referred to as NGC 2371, NGC 2372, or variations on this name. [1]
IC 443 (also known as the Jellyfish Nebula and Sharpless 248 ) is a galactic supernova remnant (SNR) in the constellation Gemini. On the plane of the sky, it is located near the star Eta Geminorum. Its distance is roughly 5,000 light years from Earth. IC 443 may be the remains of a supernova that occurred 30,000 - 35,000 years ago.
The Medusa Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Gemini. It is also known as Abell 21 and Sharpless 2-274. It was originally discovered in 1955 by University of California, Los Angeles astronomer George O. Abell , who classified it as an old planetary nebula. [ 4 ]
“At this time of year, the constellation of Gemini lies low in the east at sunset, is overhead at 2 in the morning and sets in the western sky as the sun rises,” Lunsford said.
Gemini: Jewel Bug Nebula: NGC 7027: 1878 3.0 (approx.) 10 Cygnus: Helix Nebula: NGC 7293: 1824 0.68 +0.15 −0.08: 7.6 Aquarius: Little Dumbbell Nebula: M76: NGC 650, NGC 651: 1780 3.4 (approx.) 10.1 Perseus: Owl Nebula: M97: NGC 3587: 1781 2.6 (approx.) 9.9 Ursa Major: Twin Jet Nebula or Butterfly Nebula M2-9: 1947 2.1 14.7 Ophiuchus: NGC 7026 ...
Kronberger 61, also known as the "soccer ball", is a planetary nebula discovered by an amateur astronomer in January, 2011, with the newer images having been taken by the Gemini Observatory. [2] The nebula is named for Austrian Matthias Kronberger, [3] who is a member of the amateur group Deep Sky Hunters. The object is estimated to lie 13,000 ...
Today's daily horoscope for December 15th, 2024, reflects the Gemini full moon coming to fruition, illuminating critical dialogues and ideas. However, Neptune makes matters a little cloudy and ...
Fishermen found a body on Aug. 28, 1988, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. She was found in the Puyallup River near Sumner, authorities said in a news release on Dec. 1.