M 1-42

Coordinates: 18h 11m 05.028s, −28° 58′ 59.33″

M 1-42
Nebula
Planetary nebula M 1-42
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 18h 11m 05.028s[1]
Declination −28° 58′ 59.33″[1]
Distance 10000 light years ly
Constellation Sagittarius
Designations PK 002-04 2, PN VV' 357, WRAY 16-380, GSC2 S301212227655, PN G002.7-04.8, PN M 1-42, [DSH99] 456-4, Hen 2-359, PN Sa 2-305, PN VV 153, IRAS 18079-2859, PN StWr 2-8, SCM 187

M 1-42 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius, 10000 light years away from Earth.

The nebula has been nicknamed "Eye of Sauron Nebula" due to its resemblance to the theatrical Lord of the Rings artifact.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Search results for ESO 456-67". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  2. ↑ Thomas Anderson (2 March 2013). "The Eye of Sauron is nebula ESO 456-67". Tech Guru Daily.
  3. ↑ Mark Hoffman (25 February 2013). "Another Eye Of Sauron Nebula". Science World Report.
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