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> Planetary nebula PKS164+31.1 in Lynx

Planetary nebula PKS164+31.1 in Lynx

author: A.Block/MLSC/Univ.of Az/Novapix

reference: a-nep98-80202

Image Size 300 DPI: 45 * 31 cm

This planetary nebula makes for a very difficult target due to its very low surface brightness. This is probably an old shell of gas. The background galaxies seen through this ethereal bubble of gas only add to its gossamer appearence.

Keywords for this photo:

2008 - ASTRONOMY - EVOLUTION - LYNX - NEBULA - PK 164+31.1 - PLANETARY NEBULA - STAR -