PK205+14.1: The Medusa Nebula
The Medusa Nebula is a very ancient planetary nebula in the constellation of Gemini. Note that the inner bubble still has hints of blue and green structure, indicating that the central star (the slightly bluish one to the right of center) is still hot and makes the gas fluoresce.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Al and Andy Ferayorni/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-medusaferayorni |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 23, 2014, 12:39 p.m. |
| Size: | 918 x 1308 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Medusa nebula, Medusa Nebula |
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 7 29 2.19 |
| Position (Dec): | 13° 13' 58.19" |
| Field of view: | 7.90 x 11.25 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 16.4° 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 |