NGC 1360

NGC 1360
Observation data
(Epoch J2000)
Right ascension 03h 33m 14.646s[1]
Declination -25° 52′ 18.214″[1]
Distance 1700 ly[2]
Apparent magnitude (V) 9.4[3]
Apparent dimensions (V) 11.0 × 7.5 arcmin[3]
Constellation Fornax
Physical characteristics
Notable features 11.4v magnitude central star[3]
Other designations PK220-53.1, ESO 482-PN007, AM 0331-260, GC 5315, PN G220.3-53.9
See also: Planetary nebula, Lists of nebulae

NGC 1360 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Fornax. It was identified as a planetary nebula due to its strong radiation in the OIII (oxygen) bands. Reddish matter, believed to have been ejected from the original star before its final collapse, is visible in images.

NGC 1360 was discovered in January 1868 by the German astronomer Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke. It is slighly fainter than IC 2003.

References

  1. ^ a b "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 1360. http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/Simbad. Retrieved 2011-06-03. 
  2. ^ "Planetary Nebulae". The Universe within 5000 Light Years: The Orion Arm. http://www.atlasoftheuniverse.com/plannebs.html. Retrieved 2011-06-03. 
  3. ^ a b c "NGC/IC Project". Results for IC 1295. http://www.ngcicproject.org/ngcicdb.asp. Retrieved 2011-06-03. 

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