Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Gemini (Gem)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2371  ·  NGC 2372  ·  PK189+19.1
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NGC 2371-2 Candy Wrapper, Jerry Yesavage
NGC 2371-2 Candy Wrapper, Jerry Yesavage

NGC 2371-2 Candy Wrapper

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NGC 2371-2 Candy Wrapper, Jerry Yesavage
NGC 2371-2 Candy Wrapper, Jerry Yesavage

NGC 2371-2 Candy Wrapper

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From Wikipedia: NGC 2371-2 is a dual lobed planetary nebula located in the constellation Gemini. Visually, it appears like it could be two separate objects; therefore, two entries were given to the planetary nebula by John Louis Emil Dreyer in the New General Catalogue, so it may be referred to as NGC 2371, NGC 2372, or variations on this name.

The central star of the planetary nebula has a spectral type of [WO1], indicating a spectrum similar to that of an oxygen-rich Wolf–Rayet star.

Older version... 9h on the Stellarvue... great scope cannot make up for city skys: 


NGC 2371 Candy Wrapper

Processing used 3DLUT to enhance the H-alpha signal, which was dim but provides a contrast.  Color disk was rotated and then red enhanced separately from the blue. 

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NGC 2371-2 Candy Wrapper, Jerry Yesavage

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