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Rotten Egg Nebula

8.18

Great

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Nebula Sulfur Bipolar Puppis Proto Planetary Oh

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The Rotten Egg Nebula, formally designated OH 231.8+4.2, is a bipolar nebula within the Puppis constellation. It’s notable for its high sulfur content and the powerful jets of gas emanating from QX Puppis, a young proto-planetary object at its center. Astronomers study this nebula to understand processes involved in star formation and planetary system development particularly regarding outflows and chemical enrichment around newly forming stars.

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Rotten Egg Nebula ranks #127 of 577 in the Nebula ranking, behind Keyhole Nebula (NGC 3324), ahead of Running Man Nebula.

Well-known proto-planetary nebula with distinctive Hubble imagery and strong scientific interest; name recognition exceeds typical niche objects.

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How good is Rotten Egg Nebula?

Rotten Egg Nebula scores 8.18/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Nebula category. Well-known proto-planetary nebula with distinctive Hubble imagery and strong scientific interest; name recognition exceeds typical niche objects.

What are the best alternatives to Rotten Egg Nebula?

See our alternatives page for Rotten Egg Nebula for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Calabash Nebula, Minkowski's Footprint, Rotten Egg Nebula (OH 231.8+4.2).

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