Hubble's planetary nebula gallery. A view of Hubble 5
Hubble 5 is a striking example of a 'butterfly' or bipolar (two-lobed) nebula. The heat generated by fast winds causes each of the lobes to expand, much like a pair of balloons with internal heaters. This observation was taken Sept. 9, 1997 by the Hubble telescope's Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2. Hubble 5 is 2, 200 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius.
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About the Object
| Name: | Hubble 5 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula |
| Distance: | 2200 light years |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Category: | Nebulae |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 17 47 56.25 |
| Position (Dec): | -29° 59' 40.07" |
| Field of view: | 1.04 x 0.88 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 45.4° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical H Alpha | 656 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Optical g | 502 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Optical NII | 658 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |