M 1-42 Explained

M 1-42 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius, 10 000 light-years away from Earth.

Nickname

The nebula has been nicknamed the "Eye of Sauron Nebula" due to its resemblance to the Lord of the Rings film artifact.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Tech Guru Daily . The Eye of Sauron is nebula ESO 456-67 . Thomas . Anderson . 2 March 2013.
  2. News: Another Eye Of Sauron Nebula . Mark . Hoffman . 25 February 2013 . Science World Report.

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