Minkowski 2-9 | HD Space Pictures
Minkowski 2-9, abbreviated M2-9 is a planetary nebula that was discovered by Rudolph Minkowski in 1947. It is located about 2,100 light-years away from Earth in the direction of the constellation Ophiuchus.
Magnitude: 14.7
Constellation: Ophiuchus
Apparent dimensions (V): 115″ × 18″
Apparent magnitude (V): 14.7
Distance: 2,100 ly (650 pc) ly
Radius: 0.7 ly (0.2 pc) ly
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That is truly breathtaking! Like a gemstone hourglass of dust and gas..