IC 1295

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Right ascension18h 54m 37.206s[1]
Declination−08° 49 39.08[1]
Distance4700 ly   (1500[2] pc)
IC 1295
Emission nebula
Planetary nebula
The most detailed image of IC 1295 captured so far.
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension18h 54m 37.206s[1]
Declination−08° 49 39.08[1]
Distance4700 ly   (1500[2] pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)12.7[3]
Apparent dimensions (V)1.7 × 1.4 arcmin[3]
ConstellationScutum
DesignationsPK25-4.2
See also: Lists of nebulae

IC 1295 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Scutum. It was discovered in 1867 by Truman Safford.[4] It lies roughly 4,700 light-years (1,500 parsecs) away.[2]

The central star of the planetary nebula has a spectral type of DAO.56[1] and shows the hydrogen deficient class object as hgO(H).[5]

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