"Planetary" nebulae got that name from their often greenish appearance through a telescope - like a fuzzy Uranus or Neptune. You wouldn't confuse THIS nebula with a gas giant planet, though. From our vantage point, it appears to be square!
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Summer, I don't know if you know about this thread.. but it is just amazing. If not, ask petuniasevan to add you to her ping list. You will NOT be sorry!!!
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