Description
M2-9
Minkowski 2-9, abbreviated M2-9 is a planetary nebula that was discovered by Rudolph Minkowski in 1947. It is located about 2,100 light-years away from Earth in the direction of the constellation Ophiuchus. This bipolar nebula takes the peculiar form of twin lobes of material that emanate from a central star. Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 2,120 light years
Radius: 0.7 light years
Magnitude: 14.7
Apparent dimensions (V): 115″ × 18″
Apparent magnitude (V): 14.7
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