IC 418
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| Planetary nebula | Lists of nebulae |
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) |
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| Right ascension | 05h 27m 28.20s |
| Declination | -12° 41′ 50.3" |
| Distance | 2000 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | ??? |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 30 arcsecs |
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 0.15 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | IC 418 |
IC 418 also known as Spirograph Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Only a few million years ago, IC 418 was probably a common red giant star. Since running out of nuclear fuel, though, the outer envelope has begun expanding outward leaving a hot remnant core destined to become a white dwarf star.
IC 418 lies about 2000 light-years away and spans 0.3 light-years across.
