Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cancer (Cnc)  ·  Contains:  PK219+31.1  ·  Sh2-290
Abell 31 Planetary Nebula (Sh2-290), Jerry Macon
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Abell 31 Planetary Nebula (Sh2-290)

Abell 31 Planetary Nebula (Sh2-290), Jerry Macon
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Abell 31 Planetary Nebula (Sh2-290)

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Revision B adds RGB for stars and background. I particularly like the small blue star in the very center of the nebula. I wonder if it has any special significance.

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 Planetary Nebula (Sh2-290), Jerry Macon

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