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Sharpless 2-68
Sharpless 2-68, also written Sh 2-68, is an evolved planetary nebula in the constellation Serpens. Its central star's proper motion through the interstellar medium has affected the nebula's expansion and produced an extended tail, giving the object an asymmetric appearance. The object is studied as...
apps Top Sharpless 2-68 Alternatives
The top alternative to Sharpless 2-68 in 2026 is Crab Nebula with a score of 9.67/10, followed by Eagle Nebula (9.66) and NGC 7293 Eye of God (9.53).
Crab Nebula
An expanding remnant of a stellar explosion, the Crab Nebula connects modern astronomy with a supernova observed in 1054...
Eagle Nebula
In the constellation Serpens, the Eagle Nebula surrounds a young star cluster associated with Messier 16. Hot stars ioni...
NGC 7293 Eye of God
NGC 7293, commonly known as the Helix Nebula or the Eye of God Nebula, is a large planetary nebula located in the conste...
Cat's Eye Nebula
The Cat’s Eye Nebula, formally NGC 6543, is a planetary nebula located within the Draco constellation. It's notable for...
Ghost of Saturn Nebula
The Ghost of Saturn Nebula, designated NGC 7009, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Aquarius. English...
Abell 21
Abell 21, also known as the Medusa Nebula, is an ancient planetary nebula in the constellation Gemini. It was catalogued...
Robin's Egg Nebula
Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360) is a planetary nebula located in the southern constellation Fornax. Discovered by Friedric...
Blue Planetary Nebula
The Blue Planetary Nebula, designated NGC 3918, is a bright planetary nebula located in the southern constellation of Ce...
Jones 1
Jones 1 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Pegasus, discovered by American astronomer Rebecca B. Jones i...
Sharpless 2-290
Sharpless 2-290 (also cataloged as Abell 31) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Cancer at an approximate...
Sharpless 2-216
Sharpless 2-216 (Sh2-216) is a large, ancient planetary nebula located in the constellation Perseus. At an estimated dis...
Sharpless 2-71
Sharpless 2-71 is an irregular planetary nebula in Aquila, discovered by Rudolph Minkowski in 1946 and studied for its u...
Cheerio Nebula
The Cheerio Nebula, catalogued as NGC 6337, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Scorpius. Its bright material for...
Fine-Ring Nebula
The Fine-Ring Nebula, also catalogued as Shapley 1, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Norma. Its nearly circula...
Magic Carpet Nebula
The Magic Carpet Nebula is the name used here for the planetary nebula NGC 7027, located about 3,000 light-years away in...
Raspberry Nebula
The Raspberry Nebula, also called the Spirograph Nebula or IC 418, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Lepus, abo...
Pink Pillow Nebula
The Pink Pillow Nebula is an informal name for NGC 7027, a compact planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus. It cons...
Kohoutek 1-16
Kohoutek 1-16, also designated K 1-16, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Draco. Its central star, DS Draconis,...
Abell 24
Abell 24 is a large, faint planetary nebula in Canis Minor, cataloged by American astronomer George Abell in his 1966 pl...
Sh2-68
Sh2-68 is a faint planetary nebula in the constellation Serpens. Its unusual appearance includes a compact, brighter reg...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs Sharpless 2-68 | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.67 Brilliant | +2.84 | Compare | |
| 9.66 Brilliant | +2.83 | Compare | |
| 9.53 Brilliant | +2.70 | Compare | |
| 9.46 Excellent | +2.63 | Compare | |
| 8.61 Great | +1.78 | Compare | |
| 7.88 Good | +1.05 | Compare | |
| 7.72 Good | +0.89 | Compare | |
| 7.67 Good | +0.84 | Compare | |
| 7.34 Good | +0.51 | Compare | |
| 7.31 Good | +0.48 | Compare |
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