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Record 1 2010-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
DEF

A planetary nebula (NGC 7293) lying in the southern hemisphere about 140 parsecs away in the direction of Aquarius.

OBS

It has the largest apparent diameter (about one degree) of any planetary [nebula] but is too faint to be seen with the naked eye.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
OBS

Située à moins de 600 années-lumière du système solaire, cette belle nébuleuse planétaire (NGC 7293) est la plus proche et aussi celle qui présente le plus grand diamètre apparent.

Spanish

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