Jones-Emberson 1

Jones-Emberson 1
Nebula
Planetary Nebula Jones-Emberson 1 (PK164+31.1).
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension07h 57m 51.628s[1]
Declination+53° 25′ 16.96″[1]
Distance1600 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)14
Apparent dimensions (V)400 arc seconds[2]
ConstellationLynx
DesignationsPK164+31.1, PN ARO 121,[1] Headphone Nebula[2]
See also: Lists of nebulae

Jones-Emberson 1 (PK 164+31.1), also known as the Headphone Nebula, is a 14th magnitude planetary nebula in the constellation Lynx at a distance of 1600 light years. It is a larger planetary with low surface brightness. The 16.8-magnitude central star is a very blue white dwarf.

  1. ^ a b c "PN ARO 121". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
  2. ^ a b Moore, S. L.; Jones, A.; Privett, G.; Arditti, D. (2011). "Jones-Emberson 1, the 'Headphone Nebula'". Journal of the British Astronomical Association. 121 (6). SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS): 369–370. Bibcode:2011JBAA..121..369M. Retrieved 13 July 2024.