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IC 418

A planetary nebula approximately 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Lepus, known as the Spirograph Nebula due to its intricate filamentary patterns. It is the ejected outer shell of a dying low- to intermediate-mass star.

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APODs including "IC 418"

IC 418: The Spirograph Nebula

IC 418: The Spirograph Nebula

27/04/2025