Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cancer (Cnc)  ·  Contains:  PK219+31.1  ·  Sh2-290
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Abell 31 (PK 219 + 31.1 or Sharpless 290), Boris US5WU
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Abell 31 (PK 219 + 31.1 or Sharpless 290)

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Abell 31 (PK 219 + 31.1 or Sharpless 290), Boris US5WU
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Abell 31 (PK 219 + 31.1 or Sharpless 290)

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Abell 31 (PK 219 + 31.1 or Sharpless 290) is one of the largest observable planetary nebulae, located in the constellation Cancer. The visible diameter is about 970", which almost corresponds to the diameter of the famous Helix Nebula (NGC 7293).

Image captured in March and April 2018.

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