Planetary Nebula NGC 7027
This visible and infrared light picture of NGC 7027 provides a more complete view of how this planetary nebula is being shaped, revealing steps in its evolution.
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About the Object
| Name: | NGC 7027 |
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| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary |
| Distance: | 3000 light years |
| Constellation: | Cygnus |
| Category: | Nebulae |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 21 7 1.33 |
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| Position (Dec): | 42° 14' 9.84" |
| Field of view: | 0.38 x 0.36 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 103.6° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 | |
| Infrared I |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 | |
| Infrared Near-IR | 1.9 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS |
| Infrared Near-IR | 2.12 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS |