Planetary nebula PKS164+31.1 in Lynx

by: A.Block/MLSC/Univ.of Az/Novapix
Reference: a-nep98-80202
Date: 2009-11-15

This planetary nebula makes for a very difficult target due to its very low surface brightness. This is probably an old shell of gas. The background galaxies seen through this ethereal bubble of gas only add to its gossamer appearence.

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