Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cancer (Cnc)
Abell 31 Planetary Nebula, David Quiles
Abell 31 Planetary Nebula
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Abell 31 Planetary Nebula

Abell 31 Planetary Nebula, David Quiles
Abell 31 Planetary Nebula
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Abell 31 Planetary Nebula

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Abell 31 is an ancient planetary nebula in the constellation of Cancer. It is estimated to be about 2,000 light years away. Although it is one of the largest planetary nebulae in the sky, it is not very bright.
The central star of the planetary nebula is a white dwarf with a spectral type of DAO

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Abell 31 Planetary Nebula, David Quiles