Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Gemini (Gem)  ·  Contains:  HD59309  ·  NGC 2395  ·  PK205+14.1  ·  Sh2-274
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Abell 21 - Medusa, Elvie1
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Abell 21 - Medusa

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Abell 21 - Medusa

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Abell 21 / Sharpless 2-274 - Medusa Nebula

Planetary Nebula: SHO palette  
Constellation Gemini - The Twins. 
Approximately 1,500 LY distant / 8,800 yrs old / 4 LY wide with low surface brightness

The nebula is named for the Greek Gorgon (monster) Medusa who was cursed for her mortal beauty with hair transformed into a nest of snakes.
The image has been rotated to portray the Nebula's ‘serpentine' filaments towards the top.

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Abell 21 - Medusa, Elvie1