The Egg Nebula
This object is classified as a bipolar protoplanetary nebula - bipolar due to its symmetric, two-component structure and protoplanetary because it is the precursor to a true planetary nebula. It is about 3000 lightyears away in the constellation Cygnus the Swan.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Chas Sourek and Diana Hartrampf/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-eggsourek |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 18, 2014, 9:49 a.m. |
| Size: | 896 x 896 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Egg Nebula |
| Constellation: | Cygnus |
| Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 21 2 22.76 |
| Position (Dec): | 36° 41' 36.81" |
| Field of view: | 6.37 x 6.37 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 178.5° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |