Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Hydra (Hya)  ·  Contains:  Ghost of Jupiter  ·  NGC 3242
Ghost of Jupiter NGC 3242 PN, Roberto Bacci
Ghost of Jupiter NGC 3242 PN
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Ghost of Jupiter NGC 3242 PN

Ghost of Jupiter NGC 3242 PN, Roberto Bacci
Ghost of Jupiter NGC 3242 PN
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Ghost of Jupiter NGC 3242 PN

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This planetary nebula is called the Ghost of Jupiter due to its similar size to the planet, The nebula measures around two light years long from end to end, and contains a central white dwarf with an apparent magnitude of eleven. The inner layers of the nebula were formed some 1,500 years ago.

Distance 1400 ly

Apparent magnitude (V)8.60

Apparent dimensions (V)25″

Constellation Hydra

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Ghost of Jupiter NGC 3242 PN, Roberto Bacci