Henize 2-47, Brandon Pimenta

Henize 2-47

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Description

Henize 2-47 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Carina (the keel of Argo Navis). It's 6-lobed structure suggests the central star ejected 3 times in 3 different directions, dubbing it the "Starfish Nebula".

Processing details:

F675W is red.

F555W is green.

F439W is blue.

Data from February 7, 2007 from Hubble Legacy Archive.

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Henize 2-47, Brandon Pimenta