description IC 1295 Overview
IC 1295 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Scutum. Its visible form includes several shell-like layers of gas expelled during the late evolution of its central star, and long-exposure images can show a greenish appearance caused by emission from ionized atoms. The object is faint compared with many brighter planetary nebulae, so detailed observations generally require a telescope and suitable filters or extended exposure.
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What kind of nebula is IC 1295?
IC 1295 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Scutum. It formed from gas expelled during the late evolution of its central star.
Why can IC 1295 look green in photographs?
Long-exposure images can show IC 1295 with a greenish appearance. The color comes from emission by ionized atoms in its glowing gas.
What does the structure of IC 1295 look like?
IC 1295 has several shell-like layers of gas around its central star. Those layers were expelled during the star's late evolutionary stage.
Where can IC 1295 be found in the sky?
IC 1295 is located in the constellation Scutum. It is a planetary nebula, not a planet or a cloud inside Earth's atmosphere.
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