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by MODOmega314
Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)
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Re: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)

Leda's Heart Nebula: Zeus took the form of a swan and seduced Leda, wife of Tyndareus -- king of Sparta. Great conversation starter when discussing planetary nebulae.
by MODOmega314
Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)
Replies: 1200
Views: 211497

Re: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)

Since it is in the cygnus constellation, maybe the North Star Nebulae... or since the constellation cygnus is associated with the story of Zeus and Leda it could be called something like Leda's Heart nebulae.. actually yes, Leda's Heart it is.
by MODOmega314
Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)
Replies: 1200
Views: 211497

Re: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)

Someone had mentioned the Compass Rose... I second that.
by MODOmega314
Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:26 am
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)
Replies: 1200
Views: 211497

Re: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)

Hintak Nebulae -- Tlingit indian for polar bear. Pronounced héen-táak-xóotsÿí