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Cat's Eye Nebula - One of the most complex planetary nebulae known, with intricate layered structure.

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Cat's Eye Nebula

Also known as: NGC 6543

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Analysis

A planetary nebula showing unusually complex gas shells ejected from a dying star.

Key Features

Concentric shells
Jets and knots
Central hot star
X-ray emission

Fun Fact

The central star is 10,000 times brighter than the Sun

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 17h 58m 33.41s, Dec: +66° 37' 58.1"; Constellation: Draco
Observation Date: January 1, 1995
Distance: 3.3 thousand light years

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