IC 4642

IC 4642
Nebula
The IC 4642 nebula.
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ClassPlanetary nebula
Right ascension17h 13m 51s
Declination-55 25’ 39”
Notable featuresHelium and Nitrogen depleted
See also: Lists of nebulae

IC 4642 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Ara. It is elliptical in shape with multiple shells. It is depleted in the elements helium and nitrogen.[1][2]

  1. ^ Mohery, Mahmoud; Ali, Alaa; Hamam, Kholoud Ahmed; Khames, Aya Atef; Alsubaie, Abdullah Saad (2025-05-13). "Uncovering the integral spectral characteristics of the planetary nebula IC 4642". Scientific Reports. 15 (1): 16539. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-00168-2. ISSN 2045-2322. PMC 12075569.
  2. ^ "IC 4642 - Planetary Nebula in Ara | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-13.

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