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Old 30-12-2010, 02:34 PM
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Hi Malcolm,

NGC 1360 is one of the few examples of a "high-excitation" PNe. Though most PNe emit quite a bit of OIII (doubly ionised oxygen) when young (drops-off as they age and the nebula expands away from the PNn) NGC 1360 is an exceptionally strong emitter and an OIII or UHC has a very dramatic effect. Fairly close by (about 200-odd pc), bright PNn (central star) and youthful means its a pretty easy object.

http://www.astrosurf.com/antilhue/ngc1360.htm

Best,

Les D
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