NGC 1360

NGC 1360
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
Right ascension	03h 33m 14.646s[1]
Declination	-25° 52′ 18.214″[1]
Distance	1700 ly[2][verification needed]
Apparent magnitude (V)	9.4[3]
Apparent dimensions (V)	11.0 × 7.5 arcmin[3]
Constellation	Fornax
Physical characteristics
Notable features	11.4v magnitude central star[3]
Other designations	PK220-53.1, ESO 482-PN007, AM 0331-260, GC 5315, PN G220.3-53.9
See also: Planetary nebula, Lists of nebulae

NGC 1360 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Fornax. It was identified as a planetary nebula due to its strong radiation in the OIII (oxygen) bands.^{[citation needed]} Reddish matter, believed to have been ejected from the original star before its final collapse, is visible in images.^{[citation needed]}

NGC 1360 was discovered in January 1868 by the German astronomer Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke.^{[citation needed]} It is slighly fainter than IC 2003.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 1360. http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/Simbad. Retrieved 2011-06-03. 
2. ^ "Planetary Nebulae". The Universe within 5000 Light Years: The Orion Arm. http://www.atlasoftheuniverse.com/plannebs.html. Retrieved 2011-06-03. 
3. ^ ^{a b c} "NGC/IC Project". Results for IC 1295. http://www.ngcicproject.org/ngcicdb.asp. Retrieved 2011-06-03. 

External links

• http://www.astrosurf.com/antilhue/ngc1360.htm
• http://observing.skyhound.com/archives/dec/NGC_1360.html
• NGC 1360 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images