The Extended Region Around the Planetary Nebula NGC 3242
This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows NGC 3242, a planetary nebula frequently referred to as Jupiter Ghost. The small circular white and blue area at the center of the image is the well-known portion of the nebula.
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NASA ID
PIA11968
Date Created
April 3, 2009
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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