Lan 111 NGC 7008

Coordinates

  • X -2882
  • Y 278
  • Z -171
→ Sol: 2,900

Object type

  • Planetary Nebula
  • Star
  • Double or multiple star
  • Infra-Red source
  • Radio-source
  • UV-emission source
simbad:NGC 7008

Wiki

NGC 7008 (PK 93+5.2), also known as the Fetus Nebula is a planetary nebula with a diameter of approximately 1 light-year located at a distance of 2800 light years in northern Cygnus. It was discovered by William Herschel 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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