Right ascension 08 54 11.4 | Declination +08° 54′ 30″ | |
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Notable features A very large and colorful PN Designations Sh2-290, PK 219.1+31.2, A 31, ARO 135 | ||
Abell 31 is an ancient planetary nebula in the constellation of Cancer. It is estimated to be about 2,000 light years away. Although it is one of the largest planetary nebulae in the sky, it is not very bright.
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