The Spirograph Nebula
Glowing like a multi-faceted jewel, the planetary nebula IC 418 lies about 2000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lepus. In this picture, the Hubble telescope reveals some remarkable textures weaving through the nebula. Their origin, however, is still uncertain.
About the Image
About the Object
| Name: | IC 418, IRAS 05251-1244, Spirograph Nebula |
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| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary |
| Distance: | 2000 light years |
| Constellation: | Lepus |
| Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 27 28.26 |
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| Position (Dec): | -12° 41' 50.23" |
| Field of view: | 0.35 x 0.38 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 42.8° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
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| Optical Oiii | 502 nm |
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WFPC2 |
| Optical H-alpha | 656 nm |
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WFPC2 |
| Optical Nii | 658 nm |
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WFPC2 |