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Discovery of New Faint Northern Galactic Planetary Nebulae

arXiv:1206.2477

Abstract

We present the discovery of 6 nebular objects made by amateur astronomers. Four of these discoveries are clearly planetary nebulae (PNe), one is a possible PN, and another is a likely H II region. The bipolar nebula Ou4 presents the largest angular extent ever found : over one degree on the sky! We consider various scenarios that could explain such a nebula. Ou4 could be one of the nearest PNe known, though its possible PN nature will need confirmation.

Accepted by Rev.Mex.AA; 18 pages,8 figures

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