Minkowski 2-9 | HD Space PicturessteemCreated with Sketch.

in #science7 years ago


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.
m2d9_hubble_985.jpg
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
PIA04216_hires.jpg

M2-9.jpg

Sort:  

@cmtzco has voted on behalf of @minnowpond. If you would like to recieve upvotes from minnowpond on all your posts, simply FOLLOW @minnowpond

That is truly breathtaking! Like a gemstone hourglass of dust and gas..