NGC 7008 (PK 93+5.2), also known as the Fetus Nebula, is a
planetary nebula with a diameter of approximately 1
light-year
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located at a distance of 2800
light years in northern
Cygnus. It was discovered by
William Herschel in 1787, in
Slough
Slough () is a town and unparished area in the unitary authority of the same name in Berkshire, England, bordering west London. It lies in the Thames Valley, west of central London and north-east of Reading, at the intersection of the M4 ...
, England. NGC 7008 (H I-192) is included in the
Astronomical League The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy societies. Currently their membership consists of over 280 organizations across the United States, along with a number of Members-at-Large, Patrons, and Supporting members.
...
's
Herschel 400 observing program.NGC 7008 is that its intricate and delicate structures make it a fascinating target for both amateur and professional astronomers studying the late stages of stellar evolution and the formation of planetary nebulae.
References
External links
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Cosmic Mystery: NGC 7008 by Dietmar HagerNGC 7008 @ DeepSkyPedia
Planetary nebulae
Cygnus (constellation)
7008
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