NGC 7008
Encyclopedia
NGC 7008 also known as the Fetus Nebula is an interesting, colorful planetary nebula located at a distance of 2800 light years
in northern Cygnus
.
in 1787, in Slough
, England. NGC 7008 (H I-192) is included in the Astronomical League
's Herschel 400 observing program.
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in northern Cygnus
Cygnus (constellation)
Cygnus is a northern constellation lying on the plane of the Milky Way. Its name is the Latinized Hellenic word for swan. One of the most recognizable constellations of the northern summer and autumn, it features a prominent asterism known as the Northern Cross...
.
Historic data
The nebula was discovered by William HerschelWilliam Herschel
Sir Frederick William Herschel, KH, FRS, German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel was a German-born British astronomer, technical expert, and composer. Born in Hanover, Wilhelm first followed his father into the Military Band of Hanover, but emigrated to Britain at age 19...
in 1787, in Slough
Slough
Slough is a borough and unitary authority within the ceremonial county of Royal Berkshire, England. The town straddles the A4 Bath Road and the Great Western Main Line, west of central London...
, England. NGC 7008 (H I-192) is included in the Astronomical League
Astronomical League
The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy societies. Currently their membership consists of over 240 organizations across the United States, along with a number of Members-at-Large, Patrons, and Supporting members....
's Herschel 400 observing program.