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Space Wallpapers > Other > Pencil Nebula

Pencil Nebula

Pencil Nebula - ngc 2736, pencil nebula, space, stars, vela supernova remnant
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NGC 2736 is called The Pencil Nebula. It is part of the Vela Supernova Remnant, located near the Vela Pulsar in the constellation Vela. The nebula's linear appearance triggered its popular name. It resides about 815 light-years (250 parsecs) away from our solar system. It is thought to formed from part of the shock wave of the larger Vela Supernova Remnant.
lara Uploaded by lara on . Pencil Nebula - Desktop Nexus Space Download free wallpapers and background images: Pencil Nebula. Desktop Nexus Space background ID 504136. NGC 2736 is called The Pencil Nebula. It is part of the Vela Supernova Remnant, located near the Vela Pulsar in the constellation Vela. The nebula's linear appearance triggered its popular name. It resides about 815 light-years (250 parsecs) away from our solar system. It is thought to formed from part of the shock wave of the larger Vela Supernova Remnant. 4.2
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Bandito
 Posted by Bandito on 01/22/11 at 11:26 PM
Nice close-up +1
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Uploaded By: lara
Date Uploaded: November 13, 2010
Filename: l-Nebula-1-1024x768.jpg
Original Resolution: 1024x768
File Size: 163.77 KB
Category: Other

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