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Catalogue and alternative designations NGC 3132, Eight burst nebula, Southern Ring Nebula

 

Type Planetary Nebula 
Position 10 07.7, -40 26
Constellation Vela
Camera and Telescope STL6303E and 31.75 cm Ritchey Chretien
Focal Ratio F9
Exposure Details RGB 60:60:80 all 1x1 with Astrodon filters.  
Description This 9.2 magnitude planetary is about 40" across and bears a superficial resemblance to the better known Ring Nebula.  The actual exciting star is not the prominent one at the centre but a 16th magnitude companion 1.6" away.