Abell 33
Emission nebula | |
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Planetary nebula | |
Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 09h 39m 09.2s |
Declination | −02° 48′ 35″ |
Distance | 2.7 kly (0.83 kpc) ly |
Constellation | Hydra |
Notable features | Foreground star gives it a "diamond ring" effect |
Designations | PNG 238.0+34.8, PK 238+34.1, ARO 65 |
Abell 33 is a planetary nebula located 2700 light years away in the constellation of Hydra. It lies just behind the star HD 83535. The star HD 83535 is also responsible for the "diamond ring" effect seen in the photograph.
References
- http://www.caelumobservatory.com/gallery/abell33.shtml
- http://www.skyhound.com/observing/archives/mar/A_33.html
External links
- Media related to Abell 33 at Wikimedia Commons