IRAS 20068+4051 is a protoplanetary nebula[1] in the Constellation Cygnus.[2] It has not yet become a complete planetary nebula, and it's still in the short-lived protoplanetary nebula phase. IRAS 20068+4051 has given astronomers insight into how planetary nebulae form and evolve over time.[3]
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Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 20h 08m 38.5s |
Declination | +41° 00' 37" |
Constellation | Cygnus |
Discovery
IRAS 20068+4051 was first discovered and observed during a sky survey with the Infrared Astronomical Satellite and later was later observed further with the Hubble Space Telescope.[4]
See also
References
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