Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Scorpius (Sco)  ·  Contains:  NGC 6072  ·  PK342+10.1
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NGC 6072, Gary Imm
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NGC 6072

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NGC 6072

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This is a rarely imaged small planetary nebula about 40 seconds across. It is located in the constellation of Scorpius. The unique shape of the nebula is believed to be caused by a double bipolar outflow system. The central star is visible in the image as a bluish blurry point.

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NGC 6072, Gary Imm

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