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IC 289

IC 289

IC 289 is a faint planetary nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. It has a broadly circular shell and low surface brightness, so it is more difficult to observe and photograph than brighter planetary nebulae. The object is useful for observers studying the extended gas expelled by an aging star an...

5.8 Mediocre

apps Top IC 289 Alternatives

The top alternative to IC 289 in 2026 is Ghost of Saturn Nebula with a score of 8.6/10, followed by Abell 85 (CTB 1) (7.9) and Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula) (7.6).

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Ghost of Saturn Nebula

Ghost of Saturn Nebula

The Ghost of Saturn Nebula, designated NGC 7009, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Aquarius. English...

Planetary Cassiopeia Milky Way Faint
8.6 Great
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Abell 85 (CTB 1)

Abell 85 (CTB 1)

CTB 1, designated SNR G116.9+0.2, is a faint supernova remnant in the constellation Cassiopeia, visible across radio, op...

Radio Large Cassiopeia Faint
7.9 Good
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Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula)

Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula)

Abell 21, commonly called the Medusa Nebula, is a large, faint planetary nebula in the constellation Gemini. It consists...

Large Planetary Gemini Faint
7.6 Good
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Jones-Emberson 1

Jones-Emberson 1

Jones-Emberson 1, commonly known as the Headphone Nebula, is a large and exceptionally faint planetary nebula located in...

Large Planetary Lynx Faint
7.4 Good
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Owl Nebula (M97)

Owl Nebula (M97)

Messier 97, commonly called the Owl Nebula, is a planetary nebula in Ursa Major discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781. It...

Large Planetary Messier Faint
7.4 Good
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NGC 6781 (Snowglobe Nebula)

NGC 6781 (Snowglobe Nebula)

NGC 6781, sometimes called the Snowglobe Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. William Herschel dis...

Large Planetary Aquila Faint
7.4 Good
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HFG 1

HFG 1

HFG 1 is an old planetary nebula in Cassiopeia, shaped by the binary V664 Cas as it plows through interstellar gas and m...

Planetary Cassiopeia Faint Bowshock
7.3 Good
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Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)

Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)

NGC 1360, known as the Robin's Egg Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Fornax. It has a broad, smooth ova...

Large Planetary Faint Southern Sky
7.3 Good
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NGC 6772

NGC 6772

NGC 6772 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. William Herschel recorded it in July 1784, and modern catalo...

Large Planetary Ngc Aquila
7.0 Good
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Medusa Nebula (Abell 21)

Medusa Nebula (Abell 21)

Medusa Nebula, catalogued as Abell 21, is a large, faint planetary nebula in Gemini produced by the expelled outer layer...

Old Large Planetary Gemini
6.9 Fair
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Jones 1 (PK 104-29.1)

Jones 1 (PK 104-29.1)

Jones 1, catalogued as PK 104-29.1, is a large and extremely faint planetary nebula in the constellation Pegasus. It was...

Old Large Planetary Pegasus
6.9 Fair
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Lo 1 (Longmore 1)

Lo 1 (Longmore 1)

Longmore 1, also known as K1-26, is a planetary nebula identified in astronomical literature as an object with a very ho...

Large Planetary Vela Faint
6.9 Fair
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CTB 1 (Abell 85)

CTB 1 (Abell 85)

CTB 1, also catalogued as Abell 85, is a faint supernova remnant in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is associated with...

Old Large Cassiopeia Faint
6.6 Fair
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Jones-Emberson 1 (Headphone Nebula)

Jones-Emberson 1 (Headphone Nebula)

Jones-Emberson 1 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Lynx, also known by the informal name Headphone Nebula becau...

Ring Large Planetary Lynx
6.5 Fair
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NGC 6804

NGC 6804

NGC 6804 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. It has a ring-like bright inner shell and a much fainter, mo...

Planetary Ring Shaped Aquila Faint
6.4 Fair
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Sh2-71

Sh2-71

Sh2-71 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila, formed from gas expelled by a dying intermediate-mass star. Th...

Large Planetary Irregular Aquila
6.4 Fair
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K 1-22

K 1-22

K 1-22 is a planetary nebula notable for its unusual, highly asymmetric morphology, cataloged by astronomer Lukasz Kohou...

Large Planetary Ophiuchus Faint
6.3 Fair
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IC 1295

IC 1295

IC 1295 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Scutum. Its visible form includes several shell-like layers of gas ex...

Large Planetary Faint Southern Sky
6.2 Fair
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Spare Tyre Nebula (IC 5148)

Spare Tyre Nebula (IC 5148)

IC 5148, known as the Spare Tyre Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Grus. It consists of gas expelled by...

Large Planetary Faint Grus
6.2 Fair
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NGC 7139

NGC 7139

NGC 7139 is a faint planetary nebula in the constellation Cepheus. It has a roughly circular appearance and a low surfac...

Large Planetary Faint Cepheus
5.5 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs IC 289 Action
Ghost of Saturn Nebula
Ghost of Saturn Nebula
Nebula Planetary Cassiopeia Milky Way
8.6 Great +2.8 Compare
Abell 85 (CTB 1)
Abell 85 (CTB 1)
Nebula Radio Large Cassiopeia
7.9 Good +2.1 Compare
Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula)
Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula)
Nebula Large Planetary Gemini
7.6 Good +1.8 Compare
Jones-Emberson 1
Jones-Emberson 1
Nebula Large Planetary Lynx
7.4 Good +1.6 Compare
Owl Nebula (M97)
Owl Nebula (M97)
Nebula Large Planetary Messier
7.4 Good +1.6 Compare
NGC 6781 (Snowglobe Nebula)
NGC 6781 (Snowglobe Nebula)
Nebula Large Planetary Aquila
7.4 Good +1.6 Compare
HFG 1
HFG 1
Nebula Planetary Cassiopeia Faint
7.3 Good +1.5 Compare
Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
Nebula Large Planetary Faint
7.3 Good +1.5 Compare
NGC 6772
NGC 6772
Nebula Large Planetary Ngc
7.0 Good +1.2 Compare
Medusa Nebula (Abell 21)
Medusa Nebula (Abell 21)
Nebula Old Large Planetary
6.9 Fair +1.1 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to IC 289?
The top alternatives to IC 289 in 2026 include Ghost of Saturn Nebula, Abell 85 (CTB 1), Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula), Jones-Emberson 1, Owl Nebula (M97). Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does IC 289 compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. IC 289 scores 5.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is IC 289 worth it in 2026?
IC 289 scores 5.8/10 in the Nebula category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
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Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to IC 289 in the Nebula category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which IC 289 alternative has the highest rating?
Ghost of Saturn Nebula currently holds the highest rating among IC 289 alternatives with a score of 8.6/10.
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IC 289 vs Ghost of Saturn Nebula: which is better?
IC 289 scores 5.8/10 while Ghost of Saturn Nebula scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
IC 289 vs Abell 85 (CTB 1): which is better?
IC 289 scores 5.8/10 while Abell 85 (CTB 1) scores 7.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
IC 289 vs Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula): which is better?
IC 289 scores 5.8/10 while Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula) scores 7.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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