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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:12 pm
by Donna
I'd call it the Wonton Nebula. That came to mind before I read that you were taking suggestions for a name.

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:13 pm
by guest9999
So many suggestions and agreement for pillow/marshmallow or other rectangular shapes. And so sure of themselves! Why??? I think these people do not have good monitors or have their brightness turned so far down that they cannot see the MOST UNIQUE AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURE in the image - the five pointed feature!

I'll just leave this here again:
guest9999 wrote:The Maggie Simpson in her Snow Suit Nebula.

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But seriously, The Flying Squirrel is the best so far.
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Re: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:13 pm
by TyW
The Pillow Nebula

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:15 pm
by ECGadget
Personally I think that this should be named the Armstrong Nebula to remember the great man...

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:17 pm
by jar
Flying Squirrel

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:18 pm
by calicocidd
Reminded me of a brain, so "Grey Matter Nebulae"

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:19 pm
by James Neef
The wizard nebula. Starting from the lowest part, you can see his scraggly beard. Moving upward the mouth and large nose are visible, and finally the large-brimmed pointy hat!

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:20 pm
by Thanbor
I could go for Flying Squirrel. But I also suggest "The Brain Nebula"

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:21 pm
by Merlinsaunt
I think the whipped cream nebula would be SWEET!

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:21 pm
by galaxywatcher
Crack Rock Nebula

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:23 pm
by Ellsworth
Totally looks like a pillow.

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:23 pm
by 928amg
I am definitely thinking the flying squirrel nebula. You can see the four paws, the tail, and even a faint head. Of course, it could be a sugar glider... :D

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:23 pm
by rcharlet
Monstro and Pinocchio Nebula. Pinocchio is the bright dot in the mouth of Monstro.

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:26 pm
by pulsiferpriscilla
It looks like Casper the Friendly Ghost, soft and non-threatening.

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:26 pm
by JonathanBe
Lisa, from the hairdo of The Simpsons character.

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:27 pm
by Dustin M.
"The amazing flying sea of space star that looks like a flying squirrel" :lol2:

But what I am wondering is what are the objects that look like stars stretched in all directions all around it? That isn't massive gravitational lensing is it?

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:29 pm
by arcosine
Turtle Belly Nebula

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:31 pm
by Ken Elchert
I'd suggest "The Diamond".

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:33 pm
by johnasplenium
The Cushion

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:34 pm
by cillap1@yahoo.com
It looks like Casper the friendly ghost; soft and non -threatening.

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:34 pm
by csmith17
The Pelt Nebula.

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:34 pm
by Applefish
prosell wrote:The pillow nebula!
I second that name. Pillow is what came to mind first. Then again, I just got up.

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:35 pm
by lookinside
Dishrag Nebula

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:35 pm
by malarkey1947
The first thing I thought of was Manta Ray!!!

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

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:36 pm
by eigerzoom
looks like a volcanic plume
a real thick smoky one
plume nebula