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Record 1 2010-11-01

English

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

Between Beta and Gamma Lyrae, but not visible to the unaided eye, is Ring Nebula (NGC 6720), one of the most interesting of the planetary nebulae. It is in the form of an ellipse, in the center of which is a very faint star, surrounded by a mass of nebulous matter.

French

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

La plus célèbre des nébuleuses planétaires (NGC 6720) est déjà reconnaissable à la L60X50, comme une petite tâche faible, ronde et floue.

Key term(s)
  • nébuleuse de la Lyre
  • nébuleuse de l'Anneau

Spanish

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