Soap bubble nebula

Soap Bubble Nebula
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
Right ascension	20h 15m 26s
Declination	+38° 02' 25"
Apparent dimensions (V)	260"
Constellation	Cygnus
Physical characteristics
Other designations	PN G75.5+1.7
See also: Planetary nebula, Lists of nebulae

The Soap bubble nebula, or PN G75.5+1.7, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus,^[1] near the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888).^[2] It was discovered by amateur astronomer Dave Jurasevich using a 160 mm refractor telescope who imaged the nebula on June 19, 2007 and on July 6, 2008.^[3] The nebula was later independently noted and reported to the International Astronomical Union by Keith. B. Quattrocchi and Mel Helm who imaged PN G75.5+1.7 on July 17, 2008^[4]

References

1. ^ Soap Bubble Nebula at Capella Observatoy
2. ^ Soap Bubble Nebula at NOAO
3. ^ Soap Bubble Nebula on D. Jurasevic's website
4. ^ Soap Bubble Nebula on K. Quatrocchi's website

External links

• SkyandTelescope.com - Celestial Scenes - Soap Bubble Nebula
• The Soap Bubble Nebula that's generating astronomical excitement among star gazers
• Planetary Nebula in the Milky Way - Soap Bubble in Space
• Dave Jurasevich's website
• Keith Quatrocchi's website
• Sierra Remote Observatory's website
• Wolfgang Promper