description Phantom Streak Nebula Overview
The Phantom Streak Nebula is the common name for NGC 6741, a compact planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. Edward Charles Pickering discovered it in 1882. Despite the term planetary, it has no connection with planets: a planetary nebula is an expanding shell of ionized gas produced during the late evolution of a lower- or intermediate-mass star.
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What is the Phantom Streak Nebula?
The Phantom Streak Nebula is the common name for NGC 6741, a compact planetary nebula in Aquila. Despite the term planetary, it has nothing to do with planets.
Who discovered the Phantom Streak Nebula?
Edward Charles Pickering discovered NGC 6741 in 1882. It is classified as a planetary nebula because it is an expanding shell of ionized gas from a dying star.
Why is NGC 6741 called a planetary nebula?
The name is a historical astronomy term and does not mean the object contains a planet. NGC 6741 is a shell of ionized gas surrounding the remnant of a star.
Where is the Phantom Streak Nebula located?
NGC 6741 is located in the constellation Aquila. Its compact appearance is reflected in the nickname Phantom Streak Nebula.
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