Astronomy:Kronberger 61

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Kronberger 61
Emission nebula
Planetary nebula
K61 - Gemini1108a.jpg
Image of the Kronberger 61 nebula taken by the Gemini Observatory
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 19h 21m 38.936s[1]
Declination+38° 18′ 57.2420″[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)1' 30"
ConstellationCygnus
DesignationsKronberger 61, Soccer Ball Nebula[1]
See also: Lists of nebulae

Kronberger 61, also known as the "soccer ball", is a planetary nebula discovered by an amateur astronomer in January, 2011, with the newer images having been taken by the Gemini Observatory.[2] The nebula is named for Austrian Mattias Kronberger,[3] who is a member of the amateur group Deep Sky Hunters. The object is estimated to lie 13,000 light-years away. They discovered the nebula while searching near the northern constellation of Cygnus.[4] It is hoped that the discovery will help resolve a decades-old debate, regarding the role of stellar companions in the formation and structure of planetary nebulae.[5]

The nebula is within a relatively small area, which is currently being monitored by NASA's Kepler planet finding mission and the light of the nebula is primarily due to the emissions from doubly ionized oxygen.[5]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "NAME Soccer Ball Nebula". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-basic?Ident=NAME+Soccer+Ball+Nebula. 
  2. ↑ Mosher, Dave. "'Soccer Ball' Nebula Discovered by Amateur Astronomer". National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/07/110726-soccer-ball-nebula-space-science-stars/?source=link_fb20110727soccerballnebula. 
  3. ↑ "Österreichischer Hobby-Astronom entdeckt prachtvollen Planetarischen Nebel" (in de-AT). https://www.derstandard.at/story/1310512292723/kronberger-61-oesterreichischer-hobby-astronom-entdeckt-prachtvollen-planetarischen-nebel. 
  4. ↑ Moore, Kurt (July 28, 2011). "New Planetary Nebula Found By Amateur Astronomer". KRIV (TV). http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpps/dpg_original/new-planetary-nebula-found-by-amateur-astronomer-dpgoh-20110728-ch_14326206. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jacoby, George (8 August 2011). "Gemini Observatory Image Release". Gemini Observatory. http://www.gemini.edu/node/11656. 



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