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A potential planetary

Jon Talbot from Ocean Springs, Missouri

FP J1912–0331 is a potential planetary nebula in Aquila. It’s situated close to the Milky Way, making it hard to photograph. This HOO image consists of 35.1 hours of exposure with a 6-inch scope. It features an inner shell of OIII surrounded by a faint outer hydrogen shell.