Bruce Balick's images of Messier Planetary Nebulae

M27, Dumbbell N. [PNG, caption]	M57, Ring Nebula. [PNG, caption]
M76, Cork Nebula. [PNG, caption]	M97, Owl Nebula. [PNG, caption]

Bruce Balick's images of Messier's Planetary Nebulae. As indicated in the image engravation, these pictures were obtained with the Kitt Peak 2.1-meter telescope. As is, they may be used for educational non-profit purpose. For any other intended use, please contact Bruce Balick (balick at astro.washington.edu).

There are more of Bruce Balick's planetary nebula images collected by Bill Arnett.

Reference:

• Bruce Balick, 1987. The evolution of planetary nebulae. I - Structures, ionizations, and morphological sequences. Astronomical Journal, Vol. 94, pp. 671-678 (September 1987) [ADS: 1987AJ.....94..671B]

Last Modification: June 27, 1998