IRAS 17423-1755

IRAS 17423-1755

Emission nebula
Planetary nebula
Planetary nebula IRAS 17423-1755 taken by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	17^h 45^m 14.19^s[1]
Declination	−17° 56′ 46.9″[1]
Distance	18,000[2] ly
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.87[1]
Constellation	Sagittarius[2]
Designations	GSC2 S2202023288 , 2MASS J17451419-1756469, PK 009+05 1, DENIS-P J174514.1-175646, GSC 06253-02182, MSX6C G009.3628+05.7782, PN G009.3+05.7, GLMP 632, Hen 3-1475, PDS 465, [NHO98] 17423-1755

IRAS 17423-1755 also known as Henize 3-1475 is a planetary nebula, located in the constellation of Sagittarius around 18,000 light-years away from earth. The central star is around 20,000 times as luminous as the Sun.

References

1. "Search Results for IRAS 17423-1755". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
2. "A cosmic garden sprinkler". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 8 October 2012.