Gemini South telescope observes the rare nebula IC2220

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Gemini South telescope observes the rare nebula IC2220

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Summary from the article "A billowing pair of nearly symmetrical loops of dust and gas mark the death throes of an ancient red-giant star. The resulting structure, said to resemble an old style of English jug, is a rarely seen bipolar reflection nebula. Evidence suggests that this object formed by the interactions between the dying red giant and a now-shredded companion star."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 142116.htm

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https://www.gemini.edu/pr/rare-double-l ... cosmic-jug

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https://noirlab.edu/public/media/archiv ... b2320a.jpg
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"Toby Jug Nebula" has got quite a ring to it!

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Thanks for the links Arry...
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Looks similar to those planetary nebulae such as the Butterfly nebula in shape.

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really beautiful image , thx for the infos .
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