Abell 33
| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
| Planetary nebula | |
 As seen from Mount Lemmon Observatory | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 09h 39m 09.2s |
| Declination | −02° 48′ 35″ |
| Distance | 2.7 kly (0.83 kpc) ly |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Notable features | Foreground star gives it a "diamond ring" effect |
| Designations | PNG 238.0+34.8, PK 238+34.1, ARO 65 |
Abell 33 is a planetary nebula located 2700 light years away in the constellation of Hydra. It lies just behind the star . The star HD 83535 is also responsible for the "diamond ring" effect seen in the photograph.
References[]
- http://www.caelumobservatory.com/gallery/abell33.shtml
- http://www.skyhound.com/observing/archives/mar/A_33.html
External links[]
Media related to Abell 33 at Wikimedia Commons
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- Planetary nebulae
- Abell planetary nebulae
- Hydra (constellation)
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