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NGC 2899
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NGC 2899 (also Flying Jaw Nebula, PK 277-3.1, IRAS 09255-5553 and ESO 166-13) is a magnitude +11.8 distorted planetary nebula located 6500 light-years away in the constellation Vela.

The nebula was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 18.6 inch  f/13 speculum reflector at the Cape of Good Hope on the 27th February 1835.

Right Ascension  09h 27m 02.9s, Declination Dec -56° 06' 21"

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