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NGC 2736 Pencil Nebula

It is also known as NGC 2736 is a very small part of the Vela Supernova Remnant, located in the constellation of Vela. It is named after due to its linear shape resembling a pencil. It is about 815 light-years away from our solar system.

It is thought to be created by the shock waves from the Vela Supernova Remnant.

It was discovered by John Herschel at the Cape of Good Hopes in 1835.

Image Credits: Mustafa AYDIN / Telescope Live

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Mustafa Aydın

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An astrophotographer based in Ankara Turkey, almost lifelong experience in photography, born and raised in a photographer family. His 1st photography teacher was his father in the 1980s. He is a lover of science and space and the night sky. He eventually found himself in astrophotography. He has 10 years of experience in astrophotography.

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Object Type

Supernova Remnant

Distance

815 light-years

Telescope

Planewave CDK24

Edition

1 / 1

Dimensions

2776x2776

Filetype

JPG

License

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