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

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:18 am
by Htbrn
A pillow and two rings? The Wedding nebula.

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

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 11:12 am
by MarcW
I was instantly reminded of an eagle ray.

Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari)
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Re: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 11:18 am
by Marty 23
what about a flying squirrel ?

The Biscuit Nebula - NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:10 pm
by thum
My very first thought was a biscuit. So my suggestion is The Biscuit Nebula.

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

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:13 pm
by thum
The Biscuit Nebula

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

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:27 pm
by dendodge
Looks like a flying squirrel to me.

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

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:39 pm
by GWR
Pillow nebula would be adequate!

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

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:14 pm
by shelby225
Without a doubt, it's a flying squirrel.

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

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:20 pm
by Texan
The Lone Star Nebula

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:13 am
by Slimch80
Pillowcase!

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:19 am
by jch
Celestial Manta or Heavenly Manta is suggestion of my friend Marie Vavrouchová

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:10 am
by YazminT
It looks like the underside/underbelly of a flying squirrel or a sugar glider.....


Glider Nebula it is!

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:55 am
by Jacob Cappell
I nominate "Sheepshead Nebula" or "Sheephead Nebula".

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 12:15 pm
by Jeroen Heuvel
cushon nebula
Jeroen Heuvel
Curaçao

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 1:40 pm
by Guesttoo
Yep, looks like a "Toasted Marshmallow".

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 1:53 pm
by Mariko
The Diamond Nebula

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 6:02 pm
by Guest
Satin Pillow

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:46 pm
by Guest
How about The Loki Nebula? XD I think that would be quite suitable.

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 7:52 pm
by gradam
The Kirby Nebula

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:06 pm
by Amathya
White Lotus.

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:40 pm
by Guest
The Catnap Nebula...looks like a big cat profile in the middle of a pillow

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:07 pm
by Shaviel
I would name it The Snow Owl. Or The Snow Star. It looks for me like big flying eagle owl or the snow owl :)

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:16 pm
by rblossom
Pillow Talk Nebula. Two people in profile is definitely what I see.

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:25 pm
by owlice
Shaviel wrote:I would name it The Snow Owl. Or The Snow Star. It looks for me like big flying eagle owl or the snow owl :)
The Ice Owl Nebula!!!! :D

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

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:30 pm
by Beyond
COOL!! 8-)