Hen 2-437

Hen 2-437 is a bipolar planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula. The nebula is notable for its ice blue colorisation. It was first discovered by Rudolph Minkowski in 1946. Hen 2-437 formed when a low mass star similar to the Sun swelled into its red giant phase ejecting its outer layers into space.^[2]

Right ascension19^h 32^m 57.657^s[1]

Declination26° 52′ 43.35″^[1]

Apparent magnitude (V)15^[1]

ConstellationVulpecula

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Hen 2-437

Emission nebula
Planetary nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	19h 32m 57.657s[1]
Declination	26° 52′ 43.35″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	15[1]
Constellation	Vulpecula
Notable features	Bipolar outflow, Bipolar nebula
Designations	Min 1-91 PNG061.3+03.6 PK 061+03 1 PN M 4-15
See also: Lists of nebulae

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