Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Virgo (Vir)  ·  Contains:  PK318+41.1
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Abell 36, Eddie Bagwell
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Abell 36

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Planetary Nebula Abell 36 also known as PK 318+41.1

The gorgeous, gaseous shroud of a dying sunlike star, planetary nebula Abell 36 lies a mere 800 light-years away in the constellation of Virgo. Shrugging off its outer layers, the nebula's central star is contracting and becoming hotter, evolving towards a final white dwarf phase. In fact, the central star is estimated to have a surface temperature of over 73,000 K, compared to the Sun's present 6,000 K temperature. The invisible ultraviolet light ionizes hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the nebula and ultimately powers the beautiful visible light glow.   (Credit NASA)

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