NGC 2371-2
Dual-lobed planetary nebula in the constellation Gemini / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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NGC 2371-2 is a dual lobed planetary nebula located in the constellation Gemini. Visually, it appears like it could be two separate objects; therefore, two entries were given to the planetary nebula by John Louis Emil Dreyer in the New General Catalogue, so it may be referred to as NGC 2371, NGC 2372, or variations on this name.[1] It has also been called the double bubble nebula.[2]
Quick Facts Emission nebula, Observation data: J2000 epoch ...
Emission nebula | |
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Planetary nebula | |
Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 07h 25m 34.7s[1] |
Declination | +29° 29′ 25.6″[1] |
Distance | 4400 ly ly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 13 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 44 |
Constellation | Gemini |
Designations | NGC 2371,[1] NGC 2372[1] |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
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The central star of the planetary nebula has a spectral type of [WO1], indicating a spectrum similar to that of an oxygen-rich Wolf–Rayet star.[3]