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Soap Bubble Nebula (PN G75.5+1.7)

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The Soap Bubble Nebula, catalogued as PN G75.5+1.7, is an extremely faint, nearly spherical planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Amateur astronomer Dave Jurasevich identified it in 2008 while imaging the Crescent Nebula region, and independent images soon confirmed the object. Its thin, remarkably circular shell is most apparent in narrowband exposures that isolate emission from ionized oxygen.

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What is the Soap Bubble Nebula?

The Soap Bubble Nebula is the extremely faint planetary nebula catalogued as PN G75.5+1.7. It lies in the constellation Cygnus near the Crescent Nebula region.

Who identified the Soap Bubble Nebula?

Amateur astronomer Dave Jurasevich identified it in 2008 while imaging the Crescent Nebula area. Independent images soon confirmed that the faint ring was a real astronomical object.

Why is it called the Soap Bubble Nebula?

Its nearly spherical shell has a thin, round appearance that resembles a soap bubble. The name describes its shape, not a physical bubble made of soap.

Can amateur astronomers easily see PN G75.5+1.7?

It is considered an extremely faint object, so it is much harder to observe than bright planetary nebulae. Long-exposure imaging is especially useful for revealing its circular shell.

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