Abell 36
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| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
| Planetary nebula | |
 As seen from the Very Large Telescope | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 13h 40m 41.34369s[1][2] |
| Declination | −19° 52′ 55.3200″[1][2] |
| Distance | 780 ly (240 pc)[3][4] ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | Integrated: 12.2–14.3;[5] Central star: 15.4[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 6.117′ × 6.117′[1][2] |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 1.5 ly (0.46 pc)[3] ly |
| Notable features | A unique and detailed PN |
| Designations | PK 318+41.1, PN G 318.4+41.4 |
Abell 36 is a faint barrel shaped planetary nebula[6] located 780 light years from Earth in the constellation of Virgo.[3][5][7] It was discovered by the American astronomer George Ogden Abell in 1955.[8]
The nebula surrounds a dying sun-like star that is shedding out its outer layers forming Abell 36. The star is evolving towards its white dwarf phase of life. [9] The nebula is estimated to have been formed around 10,000 years ago.[10]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: Picture of Abell 36 (30 May 2014)
- ESO Press Release from 22 January 2019
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