RCW 135

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RCW 135 is a planetary nebula in Scorpius.[1] It was discovered by Rudolph Minkowski in 1946.[2]

Right ascension17h 45m 57s
Declination−30° 12′ 00″
Apparent dimensions (V)10"
ConstellationScorpius
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RCW 135
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Location of the RCW 135 nebula (using the Stellarium software)
Location of the RCW 135 nebula (using the Stellarium software)
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension17h 45m 57s
Declination−30° 12′ 00″
Apparent dimensions (V)10"
ConstellationScorpius
DesignationsESO 455-33, Hen 2-277, IRAS 17427-3010, PN M 1-26, SCM 160
See also: Lists of nebulae
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Structure

The nebula is a series of loops and arcs, surrounding a bright shell. Some outer loops point away from the center of the nebula.[3] The total size of the nebula is 10", however the central shell is only 2.5".[4] It has been proposed that the nebula contains a triple-star system at its core.[5]

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