Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cancer (Cnc)  ·  Contains:  IC 2398  ·  PK208+33.1
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PK 208+33.1, Abell 30 Planetary Nebula, rdhand
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PK 208+33.1, Abell 30 Planetary Nebula

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PK 208+33.1, Abell 30 Planetary Nebula

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PK 208+33.1 (Abell 30) is a very faint planetary nebula located about 5500 light years distant and was formed 12,500 years ago.  Some of its most distinct features are rather new--like the lobes that show on either side.  They were likely formed by recently ejected gas from the star's "rebirth" about 850 years ago.

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PK 208+33.1, Abell 30 Planetary Nebula, rdhand

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