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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 surface brightness, making it more difficult to observe than compact, brighter planetary nebulae. The nebula lies approximately 3,300 light-years from the Sun and represents the expelled...

5.5 Mediocre

apps Top NGC 7139 Alternatives

The top alternative to NGC 7139 in 2026 is Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula) with a score of 7.6/10, followed by Jones-Emberson 1 (7.4) and Owl Nebula (M97) (7.4).

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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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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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Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40)

Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40)

NGC 40, known as the Bow-Tie Nebula, is a planetary nebula in Cepheus created when a low- to intermediate-mass star shed...

Planetary Bipolar Cepheus Wolf Rayet Central
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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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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Sh2-68

Sh2-68

Sh2-68 is a faint planetary nebula in the constellation Serpens. Its unusual appearance includes a compact, brighter reg...

Large Planetary Serpens Faint
6.1 Fair
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Abell 46

Abell 46

Abell 46 is an ancient planetary nebula in the constellation Hercules, notable for its faint, highly elongated ring of i...

Large Planetary Lyra Faint
6.0 Fair
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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 brig...

Large Planetary Cassiopeia Faint
5.8 Mediocre
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Minkowski 1-79

Minkowski 1-79

Minkowski 1-79 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus, catalogued by astronomer Rudolph Minkowski. It is clas...

Planetary Bipolar Cygnus Faint
5.8 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs NGC 7139 Action
Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula)
Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula)
Nebula Large Planetary Gemini
7.6 Good +2.1 Compare
Jones-Emberson 1
Jones-Emberson 1
Nebula Large Planetary Lynx
7.4 Good +1.9 Compare
Owl Nebula (M97)
Owl Nebula (M97)
Nebula Large Planetary Messier
7.4 Good +1.9 Compare
NGC 6781 (Snowglobe Nebula)
NGC 6781 (Snowglobe Nebula)
Nebula Large Planetary Aquila
7.4 Good +1.9 Compare
Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
Nebula Large Planetary Faint
7.3 Good +1.8 Compare
NGC 6772
NGC 6772
Nebula Large Planetary Ngc
7.0 Good +1.5 Compare
Medusa Nebula (Abell 21)
Medusa Nebula (Abell 21)
Nebula Old Large Planetary
6.9 Fair +1.4 Compare
Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40)
Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40)
Nebula Planetary Bipolar Cepheus
6.9 Fair +1.4 Compare
Jones 1 (PK 104-29.1)
Jones 1 (PK 104-29.1)
Nebula Old Large Planetary
6.9 Fair +1.4 Compare
Lo 1 (Longmore 1)
Lo 1 (Longmore 1)
Nebula Large Planetary Vela
6.9 Fair +1.4 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to NGC 7139?
The top alternatives to NGC 7139 in 2026 include Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula), Jones-Emberson 1, Owl Nebula (M97), NGC 6781 (Snowglobe Nebula), Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360). Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does NGC 7139 compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. NGC 7139 scores 5.5/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is NGC 7139 worth it in 2026?
NGC 7139 scores 5.5/10 in the Nebula category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to NGC 7139?
Several alternatives to NGC 7139 offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from NGC 7139?
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How many alternatives to NGC 7139 are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to NGC 7139 in the Nebula category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which NGC 7139 alternative has the highest rating?
Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula) currently holds the highest rating among NGC 7139 alternatives with a score of 7.6/10.
Can I use Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula) instead of NGC 7139?
Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula) is one of the top-rated alternatives to NGC 7139. While they serve similar purposes in the Nebula space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to NGC 7139?
Pricing varies among NGC 7139 alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Nebula category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are NGC 7139 alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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NGC 7139 vs Abell 21 (Medusa Nebula): which is better?
NGC 7139 scores 5.5/10 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.
NGC 7139 vs Jones-Emberson 1: which is better?
NGC 7139 scores 5.5/10 while Jones-Emberson 1 scores 7.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
NGC 7139 vs Owl Nebula (M97): which is better?
NGC 7139 scores 5.5/10 while Owl Nebula (M97) scores 7.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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