Right ascension 18 11 05.028 Distance 10000 light years ly | Declination −28° 58′ 59.33″ | |
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Designations PK 002-04 2, PN VV' 357, WRAY 16-380, GSC2 S301212227655, PN G002.7-04.8, PN M 1-42, [DSH99] 456-4, Hen 2-359, PN Sa 2-305, PN VV 153, IRAS 18079-2859, PN StWr 2-8, SCM 187 | ||
M 1-42 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius, 10000 light years away from Earth.
The nebula has been nicknamed "Eye of Sauron Nebula" due to its resemblance to the theatrical Lord of the Rings artifact.
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