Q215543

Also known as Eskimo Nebula, Caldwell 39, Clownface Nebula, Lion Nebula

planetary nebula

Key facts

Right ascension: 07 29 10.7669
Declination: +20 ° 54 ′ 42.488 ″
Distance: 6520±560 ly
Apparent dimensions v: 48″; × 48″;
Constellation: Gemini
Radius: ≥0.34 ly
Absolute magnitude v: ≤0.4
Notable features: –
Designations: NGC 2392, Caldwell 39, PN G197.8+17.3, Central Star : HIP 36369, HD 59088, TYC 1372-1287-1

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Image: Ngc2392.jpg

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The Eskimo Nebula (NGC 2392), also known as the Clown Face Nebula, Lion Nebula, or Caldwell 39, is a bipolar double-shell planetary nebula (PN). It was discovered by astronomer William Herschel in 1787. The formation resembles a person's head surrounded by a parka hood. It is surrounded by gas that composed the outer layers of a Sun-like star. The visible inner filaments are ejected by a strong wind of particles from the central star. The outer disk contains unusual, light-year-long filaments.

NGC 2392 lies about 6500 light-years away, and is visible with a small telescope in the constellation of Gemini.