NGC3242 Planetary Nebula in Hydra
| DATE | 28 Feb 2016 |
| TELESCOPE OPTICS | 508 mm mirror f.4 ccd Kodak KAF8300 3326 x 2504px 5.4 x 5.4µm |
| IMAGE SIZE (ARCMIN) | ~29 |
| DISTANCE { Light Years) | 1400 |
| POSITION RA-DEC J2000 | 10:24:46.10 -18:38:32.0 |
| Size (Arcmin) | ~2 |
| DETAILS | NGC3242 sometimes known as Ghost of jupiter or Eye nebula, has at it's centre, a white dwarf. The nebula is about 2 light years is length and is about 1500 years old. |
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