IRAS 17423-1755
Coordinates: 
17h 45m 14.19s, −17° 56′ 46.9″
| IRAS 17423-1755 | |
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Planetary nebula IRAS 17423-1755 taken by the Hubble Space Telescope | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Right ascension | 17h 45m 14.19s[1] |
| Declination | −17° 56′ 46.9″[1] |
| Distance | 18000 light years[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.87[1] |
| Constellation | Sagittarius[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations |
GSC2 S2202023288 , 2MASS J17451419-1756469, PK 009+05 1, DENIS-P J174514.1-175646, GSC 06253-02182, MSX6C G009.3628+05.7782, PN G009.3+05.7, GLMP 632, Hen 3-1475, PDS 465, [NHO98] 17423-1755 |
IRAS 17423-1755 also known as Henize 3-1475 is a planetary nebula, located in the constellation of Sagittarius around 18 000 light-years away from earth. The central star is more than 12 000 times as luminous as our Sun.
References
- 1 2 3 "Search Results for IRAS 17423-1755". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
- 1 2 "A cosmic garden sprinkler". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
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