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Also known as Lawn Sprinkler Nebula, Garden Sprinkler Nebula

planetary nebula

Key facts

Right ascension
12 24 30.8
Declination
−18 ° 47 ′ 5.6 ″
Distance
3,377.2 ± 153.6 ly
Apparent dimensions v
1.3' x 1.3'
Constellation
Corvus
Designations
NGC 4361, PN G294.1+43.6

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Encyclopedic overview

NGC 4361 (also known as the Lawn Sprinkler Nebula or Garden Sprinkler Nebula) is a planetary nebula in the Corvus constellation. It is included in the Astronomical League's Herschel 400 Observing Program.

Central star

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