Soap Bubble Nebula
| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
| Planetary nebula | |
 | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 20h 15m 26s |
| Declination | +38° 02' 48" |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 4' 20" |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Designations | PN G75.5+1.7 |
The Soap Bubble Nebula, or PN G75.5+1.7, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus,[1] near the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888).[2] It was discovered by amateur astronomer Dave Jurasevich using an Astro-Physics 160 mm refractor telescope who imaged the nebula on June 19, 2007 and on July 6, 2008.[3] The nebula was later independently noted and reported to the International Astronomical Union by Keith. B. Quattrocchi and Mel Helm who imaged PN G75.5+1.7 on July 17, 2008.[4]
References
External links
- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: The Soap Bubble Nebula (13 January 2015)
- SkyandTelescope.com - Celestial Scenes - Soap Bubble Nebula
- The Soap Bubble Nebula that's generating astronomical excitement among star gazers
- Planetary Nebula in the Milky Way - Soap Bubble in Space
- Dave Jurasevich's website
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