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Stingray Nebula (Hen-1357)

Stingray Nebula (Hen-1357)
A 20-second exposure taken with the HST STIS CCD (clear) for acquisition purposes of a STIS calibration proposal.

About the Object

  • R.A. Position
    R.A. PositionRight ascension – analogous to longitude – is one component of an object's position.
    17h 16m 21.07s
  • Dec. Position
    Dec. PositionDeclination – analogous to latitude – is one component of an object's position.
    -59° 29' 23.64"
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    Stingray Nebula, Hen-1357
  • Release Date
    April 1, 1998
  • Science Release
    Hubble Reveals Details of a Newly Born Planetary Nebula
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  • Credit
    Credit: K. Sahu (STScI)

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Mar 28, 2025
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