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| Catalogue and alternative designations | IC
2220, Toby Jug Nebula
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| Type | Reflection Nebula |
| Position | 07 56.8, -59 07 |
| Constellation | Carina |
| Camera and Telescope | STXL16200 and 36.8 cm Ritchey Chretien |
| Focal Ratio | F9 |
| Exposure Details | LRGB exposure with Astrodon filters. Luminance = 165 minutes (binned 1x1), Red= Green=Blue= 50 minutes (binned 2x2) |
| Description | This
bipolar reflection nebula is at
a distance of 1200 light years.
The central star illuminating
the nebula is the red giant
HD65750 giving it a reddish
yellow colour. The "Toby
Jug" name was suggested by
astronomers David Malin, David
Allen and Paul Murdin because
its shape vaguely resembles the
Toby Jug drinking tankard. Several small
galaxies are visible and there
is also faint dust nebulosity.
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