NGC 1535
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NGC 1535 is a planetary nebula
in the constellation of Eridanus
. It is very to similar Eskimo nebula
in both colour and structure but the central star is quite difficult to observe. NGC 1535 is no less than 1,500 light years away.
Planetary nebula
A planetary nebula is an emission nebula consisting of an expanding glowing shell of ionized gas ejected during the asymptotic giant branch phase of certain types of stars late in their life...
in the constellation of Eridanus
Eridanus (constellation)
Eridanus is a constellation. It is represented as a river; its name is the Ancient Greek name for the Po River. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is the sixth largest of the modern...
. It is very to similar Eskimo nebula
Eskimo Nebula
The Eskimo Nebula , also known as the Clownface Nebula or Caldwell 39, is a bipolar double-shell planetary nebula . 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...
in both colour and structure but the central star is quite difficult to observe. NGC 1535 is no less than 1,500 light years away.
External links
- http://www.noao.edu/outreach/aop/observers/n1535.html
- http://observing.skyhound.com/archives/dec/NGC_1535.html