NGC 40 - Wikipedia
WEBNGC 40 (also known as the Bow-Tie Nebula and Caldwell 2) is a planetary nebula discovered by William Herschel on November 25, 1788, and is composed of hot gas around a dying star. The star has ejected its outer layer which has left behind a small, hot star. [4]
Bow Tie Nebula - NASA
WEBMar 23, 2008 · Bow Tie Nebula. NASA. Planetary nebula NGC 2440 has an intriguing bow-tie shape in this stunning view from space. The nebula is composed of material cast off by a dying sun-like star as it enters its white dwarf phase of evolution.
Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40) - Constellation Guide
WEBJan 19, 2024 · The Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40, Caldwell 2) is a planetary nebula located approximately 5,280 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. With an apparent magnitude of 11.6, it can be observed in amateur telescopes.
Boomerang Nebula - Wikipedia
WEBThe Boomerang Nebula is a protoplanetary nebula [2] located 5,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Centaurus. It is also known as the Bow Tie Nebula and catalogued as LEDA 3074547. [3]
Bow Tie Nebula - NASA Science
WEBMar 23, 2008 · Planetary nebula NGC 2440 has an intriguing bow-tie shape in this stunning view from space. The nebula is composed of material cast off by a dying sun-like star as it enters its white dwarf phase of evolution.
Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40) - Deep⋆Sky Corner
WEBThis planetary nebula was discovered on 25 November 1788 by William Herschel with its 18.7 inch reflector. He cataloged it as IV. 58 and logged: «A star of 9m, surrounded with very faint milky nebulosity. The star is either double, or not resolvable. Less than 1' …
NGC 40 and CTA 1 - a rarely imaged region - AstroBin
WEBNGC40, also known as the bow tie nebula, is a planetary nebula (PN) in the constellation of Cepheus. It lies at a distance of roughly 3500 light years and spans 1.25 light years in diameter and is only 4500 years old. At the centre of the PN lies a white dwarf at 0.7 times the mass of the sun.
NGC 40 (Bow-Tie nebula) - Planetary Nebula in Cepheus
WEBNGC 40 is a Planetary Nebula in the Cepheus constellation. NGC 40 is situated close to the northern celestial pole and, as such, it is visible for most part of the year from the northern hemisphere. Given its visual magnitude of 11.89, NGC 40 is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 8 inches (200mm) or more.
The Bow Tie Nebula (NGC40) - In-The-Sky.org
WEBFrom Virginia Beach , the Bow Tie Nebula is visible all night because it is circumpolar. It will be highest in the sky at 01:34, 54° above your northern horizon. At dusk, it will become visible at around 20:10 (EDT), 37° above your northern horizon.
NGC 40, the Bow-Tie Nebula - Astrodoc: Astrophotography by …
WEBSep 18, 2023 · It’s also known as the Bow-Tie Nebula. NGC 40 is very small on the sky, measuring just 38″ x 35″. That is probably why it’s not imaged often: a very long focal length is needed to bring it up to a decent size on the sensor.