PHOTOGRAPH #180 · nebulae
SH2-216
Randal Healey · Utahopia Observatory
Although not commonly photographed, Sh2-216 (aka Simeis 288) is a fascinating object. Sh2-216 is not only the closest planetary nebula to us, it also appears as the largest planetary nebula in our sky. With an apparent diameter of 1.6 degrees, its large size in our sky is due to its close proximity - its only about 420 light years from our solar system.
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