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Name |
Light Years |
In What Constellation |
Interesting Facts |
Images |
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M2-9 |
2,100 |
Ophiucus |
Known to be one of a very close pair which orbit one another at close distances. It is even possible that one star is being engulfed by the other. |
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The Egg Nebula |
3,000 |
Cygnus |
The dust layers extend over 1/10th of a light year from the star. |
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NGC 7009 |
1,400 |
Aquarius |
The handles are clouds of low-density gas. |
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The Stingray |
18,000 |
Ara (The Altar) |
Is as large as 130 solar systems. |
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NGC 6822 |
1.6 Million |
Sagittarius |
Has a diameter of about 200 light years. |
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