NGC 3242 - The Ghost of Jupiter

NGC 3242 - The Ghost of Jupiter
A shot I captured of the NGC3242 planetary nebula in the constellation Hydra. Known as the "Ghost of Jupiter" this nebula was discovered by William Herschel in 1785 and lies 1400 light years away.

Gallery: Planetary Nebulae

Author:
Scott MacNeill
Entry Date:
Jul 10, 2013
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