Scientific name! GeniusVibean wrote:There's some good suggestions on here. Good job everybody! Here's one, how about Pteromyini? (The flying squirrel)
APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2018 Jan 09)
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Reminds me of Chiclets gum! Outer shell with inner contents as well
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Something like "The Twin Allium Nebula" would sound pleasant.
It resembles the very round shape of the Allium flower and has a very floral pink.
It resembles the very round shape of the Allium flower and has a very floral pink.
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Jellyfish Nebula -- or Man O' War Nebula
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gummy bear shaped, rings, pillow........The Ring Bear Nebula (play on words for ring bearer)
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How about the "Loveseat" Nebula?
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I think Princess Leia Nebula, because it looks like Princess Leia’s head, viewed from behind.
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The manta ray nebula
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Sugar Candy Nebula
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Bubble Gum Nebula
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Meaballs Nebula
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WE HAVE A WINNERMidtown KC wrote:I would suggest the Trump Nebula, because it's a gas bag, it's a hot mess, and it looks like an ass.
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I think, because of the pink color that is prominent, and the somewhat faint "star" shape, maybe the "Star Rose Nebula"?
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Great Balls of Fire Nebula
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Meatballs Nebula
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To me it looks like an illuminated glowing Salt Crystal, hence I suggest the name the Salt Crystal Nebula
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I think a good name for it might be The Pincushion Nebula
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A suggested name would be the Mermaids Purse as the nebula looks very similar to a Skate egg casing which is informally known as a mermaids purse.
The skate is a "cartilaginous fish belonging to the family Rajidae in the superorder Batoidea of rays".
The skate is a "cartilaginous fish belonging to the family Rajidae in the superorder Batoidea of rays".
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It looks like the Death Star explosion from Star Wars: A New Hope. How about the New Hope Nebula?