IRAS 17423-1755

Coordinates: 17h 45m 14.19s, −17° 56′ 46.9″

IRAS 17423-1755

Planetary nebula IRAS 17423-1755 taken by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data
(Epoch J2000)
Right ascension 17h 45m 14.19s[1]
Declination −17° 56 46.9[1]
Distance 18000 light years[2]
Apparent magnitude (V) 12.87[1]
Constellation Sagittarius[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designations

GSC2 S2202023288 , 2MASS J17451419-1756469, PK 009+05 1, DENIS-P J174514.1-175646, GSC 06253-02182, MSX6C G009.3628+05.7782, PN G009.3+05.7,

GLMP 632, Hen 3-1475, PDS 465, [NHO98] 17423-1755

IRAS 17423-1755 also known as Henize 3-1475 is a planetary nebula, located in the constellation of Sagittarius around 18 000 light-years away from earth. The central star is more than 12 000 times as luminous as our Sun.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Search Results for IRAS 17423-1755". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "A cosmic garden sprinkler". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 8 October 2012.