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

Comments and questions about the APOD on the main view screen.
merrymargaret
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Re: APOD: Bright Planetary Nebula NGC 7027... (2013 Aug 26)

Post by merrymargaret » Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:42 pm

What's the matter with everyone? That's a "Flying Carpet"!!!

(Well must admit suggestions are good.)

:)

Dharma

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

Post by Dharma » Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:45 pm

The first thing I thought of was a Cylon base ship. How about the Cylon Nebula?

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

Post by Toe Knee Powell » Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:55 pm

The Enlightened Flying Squirrel Nebula

battmast

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

Post by battmast » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:19 pm

Tinker Bell Nebula

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

Post by PAW » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:24 pm

I think it looks like a giant kernel of popcorn.
How about "Orville," in honor of Mr. Redenbacher, who provided us with sustenance many evenings in front of the TV.


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ddubu713

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

Post by ddubu713 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:25 pm

The pillow nebula

Ayreon

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

Post by Ayreon » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:26 pm

I suggest Pillow Nebula, because it seems a giant soft pillow.

Alessandro Segantin from Novara - Italy

Klondike

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

Post by Klondike » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:35 pm

my vote also for Popcorn nebula

Beeblebrox

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

Post by Beeblebrox » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:46 pm

it's the Pop Tart nebula!

Vittorio77

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

Post by Vittorio77 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:49 pm

Big Brain Nebula

groane

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

Post by groane » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:09 pm

Jabra Icon (blue tooth device) Nebula

huubs

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

Post by huubs » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:14 pm

Ravioli nebula

mdcuse@aol.com

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

Post by mdcuse@aol.com » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:33 pm

S'Mores Nebula Marshmallow further defined

Franky97

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

Post by Franky97 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:42 pm

I think the right name for this nebula is
ANGELWING NEBULA, because it looks like an angel wing that is flying ^_^

cybercat919

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

Post by cybercat919 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:06 pm

Call it The Magic Carpet Nebula

Davewa

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

Post by Davewa » Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:13 pm

I nominate "The Flying Squirrel Nebula" for this object.

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

Post by jch8552 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:14 pm

Flying Squirrel Nebula - definitely.

Erwit

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

Post by Erwit » Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:16 pm

The flying squirrel nebula seems appropiate!

PC_Bucs

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

Post by PC_Bucs » Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:27 pm

I vote for the pillow nebula. It is what I saw at first glance.

fengi

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

Post by fengi » Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:42 pm

Well, if it's about what I first thought I saw: Vacuum Cleaner Bag Nebula.

Beeblebrox

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

Post by Beeblebrox » Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:52 pm

flying squirrel nebula? with NO HEAD?? ok, maybe "zombie flying squirrel"

Roy Makepeace

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

Post by Roy Makepeace » Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:36 pm

Pillow Nebula or Three Judges Nebula

Guest

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

Post by Guest » Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:44 pm

It looks like a mother space ship to me. Almost like a star wars star destroyer

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

Post by maccoolcat » Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:59 pm

Might be the 'Mermaid's Purse' nebula ?

zzz281996

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

Post by zzz281996 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:05 pm

Kirby Kirby Kirby Kirby Kirby!!!!!!!!

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