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The Lemon Slice Nebula is IC 3568, a nearly spherical planetary nebula in Camelopardalis discovered by Robert Aitken at Lick Observatory in 1900.
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What kind of object is the Lemon Slice Nebula?
The Lemon Slice Nebula is the planetary nebula IC 3568 in the constellation Camelopardalis. Despite its name, it is not a planet; it is gas expelled by a dying star surrounding a hot stellar remnant.
Who discovered IC 3568?
American astronomer Robert Grant Aitken discovered it at Lick Observatory on August 31, 1900. He was using a 12-inch Clark refractor while observing Comet Borrelly-Brooks.
Why is IC 3568 called the Lemon Slice Nebula?
The nickname comes from its nearly spherical appearance and pale yellow coloration in certain processed images. The object is catalogued scientifically as IC 3568, so Lemon Slice is an informal visual name.
Where should observers look for the Lemon Slice Nebula?
IC 3568 is located in Camelopardalis, a northern constellation near the region of Polaris. It is a telescopic target rather than a naked-eye object.
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