Eskimo Nebula

The Eskimo Nebula, as seen from the Hubble Space Telescope in 1999

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • planetary nebula constellation, Gemini galaxy, Milky Way Galaxy

Related

Similar words

  • NGC 2392
  • Caldwell 39 / C39
  • Clown Nebula
  • Clownface Nebula / Clown Face Nebula

Broader meaning words

  • bipolar double-shell planetary nebula
  • double-shell planetary nebula
  • bipolar planetary nebula
  • bipolar double-shell nebula
  • double-shell nebula
  • bipolar nebula
  • planetary nebula
  • emission nebula
  • nebula

Origin

  • From looking like the fur-lined hood of an Inuit animal skin parka, while being worn.

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