Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Hydra (Hya)  ·  Contains:  PK238+34.1
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Abell 33 - Diamond Ring Nebula, Massimo Di Fusco
Abell 33 - Diamond Ring Nebula, Massimo Di Fusco

Abell 33 - Diamond Ring Nebula

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Abell 33 - Diamond Ring Nebula, Massimo Di Fusco
Abell 33 - Diamond Ring Nebula, Massimo Di Fusco

Abell 33 - Diamond Ring Nebula

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Abell 33 (also known as PK 238 + 34.1) is a planetary nebula 2700 light years away in the direction of the constellation Hydra. It is also known as the diamond ring nebula as it is placed in perspective behind the star HD 83535, which looks like a diamond set in the nebula.

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