Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cancer (Cnc)  ·  Contains:  IC 523  ·  PK219+31.1  ·  Sh2-290
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Abell 31 aka SH2-290, Roland Schliessus
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Abell 31 aka SH2-290

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Abell 31 aka SH2-290

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Abell 31 is an ancient planetary nebula in the constellation of Cancer. It is estimated to be about 2,000 light years away. Although it is one of the largest planetary nebulae in the sky, it is not very bright.

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Abell 31 aka SH2-290, Roland Schliessus