NGC 3242
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| Apparent dimensions (V) | 25″ |
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| Constellation | Hydra |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 8. 6 |
| Distance | 4800±500 ly |
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| ID | 2956662 |
About NGC 3242
NGC 3242, commonly known as the Ghost of Jupiter, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Hydra. William Herschel discovered the nebula on February 7, 1785, and cataloged it as H IV. 27.