Southern Owl Nebula
| Southern Owl Nebula | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (Epoch ) | |
| Distance | 3500 ly |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 2 ly |
| Notable features | none |
| Other designations | PLN 283+25.1 and ESO 378-1 |
The Southern Owl Nebula (PLN 283+25.1, ESO 378-1) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Hydra.
It is named so because of its resemblance to the Owl Nebula in Ursa Major.[1] The nebula is notably symmetric, round, and has a diameter of approximately four light-years across.[2]
References
- ↑ "APOD: 2010 May 6 - Northern and Southern Owls". apod.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
- ↑ "The Ghost of a Dying Star". www.eso.org. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
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