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

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Sh2-274 Abell 21 Medusa Nebula

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The Medusa Nebula is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Gemini. It is also known as Abell 21 and Sharpless 2-274. It was originally discovered in 1955 by University of California, Los Angeles astronomer George O. Abell.

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Title: Sh2-274 Abell 21 Medusa Nebula

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Sh2-274  Abell 21 Medusa Nebula, JOHN QUINN