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Discovered by William Herschel in 1787, NGC 1501 is a planetary nebula that is just under 5000 light-years away from us. This bright pearl embedded within its glowing shell inspired the nebula’s popular nickname: the Oyster Nebula. source

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The Oyster Nebula, NGC 1501 // Andrew F

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Hubble views a cosmic oyster and pearl in NGC 1501 by europeanspaceagency

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Trick or treat 👀

happy halloween! hm, you're not in any of my fandoms, so i suppose i should give you something nice to look at in terms of words... have this drabble that's currently going nowhere?

Taiga remembers the first time he’d seen the Oyster Nebula.

NGC 1501: reportedly, according to his geography classes, a vast teal expanse of five hundred lightyears, barely spottable until approached up close. He’d wondered how many entities had died, when the young star it used to be threw its protective layers out into whichever poor souls had bothered. As the light had fallen on his face, momentarily staining the silver of his skin, he could only describe the spectacle of radiance as exquisite. If it hadn’t been for the heat — and perhaps, in spite of the heat — Taiga would wish to frolick around in his off hours, letting the heat lick his being and burning him up until only his legacy remained.

Somehow, Fuma’s streak fizzling out is much more mesmerizing than that.

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Universe through Crowley's eyes 🌌 (II)

Now that we know Crowley was the angel who created the stars, here's a list of the elements of the universe I think he could've created and why!

• The Ink Spot Nebula/Barnard 086

» Because Aziraphale loves books (and writes, too!)

• Lagoon Nebula/M 008 - NGC 6523/30

» Because they started to trust each other more in the Land of Uz.

• Oyster Nebula/NGC 1501

» Because Aziraphale tried to tempt him with one as Crowley has never eaten one before.

• Pillars of Creation/M 016 - NGC 6611, IC 4703

» Pretty much self explanatory; Crowley helped with the creation of the universe.

• Ring Nebula/M 57 - NGC 6720.

» Because Aziraphale always wears a ring.

// @neil-gaiman @goodomensonprime //

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NGC 1501 is a complex planetary nebula located in the constellation of Camelopardalis, discovered in 1787 by William Herschel.

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(ESA)  HUBBLE VIEWS A COSMIC OYSTER AND PEARL IN NGC 1501

Copyright ESA/Hubble & NASA; acknowledgement: M. Canale

This image was captured using Hubble’s Wide Field Planetary Camera 2, the camera responsible for many of the telescope’s most beautiful images. It shows the appropriately nicknamed Oyster Nebula (more formally known as NGC 1501), a candescent cloud some 5000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Camelopardalis.

The Oyster Nebula is a type of cosmic object that is essentially a giant cloud of dust and electrically charged gases. Nebulas are often made to glow, as seen here, by the radiation from a nearby star. In the case of the Oyster Nebula, that star can be seen as a yellow–orange dot at the centre of the turquoise cloud, resembling the oyster’s precious pearl.

This is a planetary nebula, meaning that it was created when its progenitor star – the ‘pearl’ – threw its outer layers of gas into space. This star is just as notable as the beautiful structure surrounding it. It is a pulsating star, meaning that its brightness varies regularly and periodically. In the case of NGC 1501’s progenitor star, this is incredibly fast, with the star’s brightness changing significantly in just half an hour.

The complexity of the Oyster Nebula’s internal structure is clearly evident in this detailed image, appearing almost webbed or bubbly. Astronomers have modelled this object in 3D and found it to be an irregularly shaped cloud filled with lumpy and bumpy structures, such as knots and bubbles of gas and clumps of dust, all knitted together.

These visible-light observations capture the glow of gases including hydrogen and nitrogen. The bright colours shown here are arbitrary. A version of this image was entered into the 2012 Hubble’s Hidden Treasures image processing competition by contestant Marc Canale.

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Planetary Nebula NGC 1501

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#Repost @thehubblescope with @make_repost ・・・ The Oyster Nebula🛸 This is planetary nebula NGC 1501. The progenitor star seen in the center of this nebula looks like a shimmering pearl inside of a glowing shell to some, inspiring the nickname the Oyster Nebula! 📸 @nasachandraxray via Instagram https://ift.tt/2XLlhEj

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A hazy nebula

This new image from Hubble’s Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 showcases NGC 1501, a complex planetary nebula located in the large but faint constellation of Camelopardalis (The Giraffe).

Discovered by William Herschel in 1787, NGC 1501 is a planetary nebula that is just under 5000 light-years away from us. Astronomers have modelled the three-dimensional structure of the nebula, finding it to be a cloud shaped as an irregular ellipsoid filled with bumpy and bubbly regions. It has a bright central star that can be seen easily in this image, shining brightly from within the nebula’s cloud. This bright pearl embedded within its glowing shell inspired the nebula’s popular nickname: the Oyster Nebula.

While NGC 1501's central star blasted off its outer shell long ago, it still remains very hot and luminous, although it is quite tricky for observers to spot through modest telescopes. This star has actually been the subject of many studies by astronomers due to one very unusual feature: it seems to be pulsating, varying quite significantly in brightness over a typical timescale of just half an hour. While variable stars are not unusual, it is uncommon to find one at the heart of a planetary nebula.

It is important to note that the colours in this image are arbitrary.

A version of this image was entered into the Hubble’s Hidden Treasures image processing competition by contestant Marc Canale.

Links

Marc Canale on Flickr

https://www.spacetelescope.org/images/potw

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La Nebulosa Ostrica (NGC 1501, Oyster Nebula in inglese) è una nebulosa planetaria visibile nella costellazione della Giraffa, distante circa quattromila anni luce dal sistema solare. È stata scoperta da William Herschel nel 1787. La nebulosa ha la forma di un ellissoide di bassa eccentricità, dal quale protendono quattro lobi principali. È piuttosto sottile. Al suo centro, è presente una stella di classe WC4/OVI. (presso Europe/Rome) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byk-1PCIz46/?igshid=yvp449laks7s

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Una nebulosa vaporosa

Questa nuova immagine della Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 di Hubble mostra NGC 1501, una complessa nebulosa planetaria situata nella grande ma debole costellazione della Camelopardalis (La Giraffa).

Scoperta da William Herschel nel 1787, NGC 1501 è una nebulosa planetaria che dista poco meno di 5000 anni luce da noi. Gli astronomi hanno modellato la struttura tridimensionale della nebulosa,…

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Hubble views a cosmic oyster and pearl in NGC 1501 by europeanspaceagency

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Planetary Nebula NGC 1501

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NLG 2019 Awards Competition

The Numismatic Literary Guild (www.NLGonline.org), a nonprofit organization composed of editors, authors and writers who cover news and feature stories about all forms of money, medals and tokens as collectibles, has announced its annual awards competition for 2019. This year’s competition is being overseen by David Lange, the new NLG Awards Coordinator.

To be eligible for consideration in any of this year’s categories, entries must have been published, released, or posted on the Internet between May 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019. With the exception of the Portfolio category, three (3) copies of each entry must be submitted, and each copy must also be accompanied by a cover sheet listing the category and other information spelled out in the rules.

Only one entry per category is allowed per submitter. Each submission must be accompanied by a cover sheet or label attached to each entry copy and containing the following information:

Category Number · Category Title ·         Name of Publication ·         Title of Submission ·         Date of Publication ·         Name, Address, Telephone Number and email address of entrant ·         Name, Address, Telephone Number and email address of author if different than entrant

  All entries should be sent to: David W. Lange, NLG Awards Coordinator, c/o NGC, P.O. Box 4776, Sarasota, FL 34230 and must be received no later than Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

Winners will be announced, and awards presented, at the 2019 NLG Bash and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, IL.

If you submit an entry and cannot be at the awards ceremony in person, you should indicate on your entry cover sheets the name of designated person who can accept the award on your behalf and deliver it to you.

Categories and criteria for the NLG 2019 Awards Competition include: 

  BOOKS:

Book of the Year The printed or electronic media work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics. Criteria include overall reader appeal, research quality, photographic and graphic excellence, cover and typography where applicable. Books submitted in the specialized categories are automatically considered for Book of the Year.

  Best Specialized Books Three printed copies or three digital e-books are required to be submitted for each entry category.

  United States Coins 3. World Coins (pre-1500) 4. World Coins (1500 to present) 5. United States Paper Money 6. World Paper Money 7. Tokens & Medals 8. Errors or Varieties 9. Numismatic Investments 10. Numismatic History or Personalities

  NUMISMATIC COLUMNS OR ARTICLES Best column, article or series of articles in print or online from U.S. and overseas numismatic media.  Three copies, photocopies or PDF files of the submission are required to accompany each entry.

  U.S. Coins to 1900 12. U.S. Coins 1901 to Date 13. World Coins to 1500 (includes Ancients) 14. World Coins 1501 to Date 15. U.S. Paper Money 16. World Paper Money 17. Tokens & Medals 18. Numismatic Spot News, Marketplace, or Analysis 19. Numismatic History or Personalities 20. Ed Reiter Memorial Award For Best Column or Series – Numismatic Publications Submit three hard copies or photocopies of three different columns published in a numismatic print publication or online.

  The Maurice M. Gould Memorial Award for Best Column ��� Non-Numismatic Publications Submit three copies or photocopies of three different columns. Entries may be submitted by the publisher, editor or columnist of any coin column appearing regularly in any non-numismatic newspaper, magazine or website.

  James L. Miller Memorial Award – Article or Story of the Year The best feature article or news story involving coins, paper money, tokens or medals that was published in print and/or online. Submit three copies or photocopies.

  PERIODICALS

  Best Investment Newsletter Criteria include overall reader appeal, quality of research and writing, and graphics, as applicable.  Submit three copies each of three different issues – total, nine submitted items per entry.

  Best Professional Periodical Three copies of two different issues of the for-profit, professional numismatic publication may be submitted by the publisher or editor of any daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual for-profit numismatic publication in the U.S. or overseas. Criteria include overall numismatic appeal, features, departments, graphics, journalistic and editorial excellence as applicable.

  Best Club or Not-for-Profit Periodical Open to any local, regional, national or international nonprofit numismatic organization in the U.S. or overseas. Submit three copies of two different issues.

  WEBSITES

  Best Online News Website Submit link(s) to entry pages or three copies of printed selected entry pages.

  27. Best Dealer or Industry Website Submit link(s) to entry pages or three copies of print out of selected entry pages.

  Best Non-Trade Website For web sites maintained by coin clubs and other non-commercial organizations and individuals devoted to the coin hobby. Three copies of the web site home page and all posted items linked to it at the time the copies are made, submitted by the publisher or editor, are required to accompany this submission.

  Best Numismatic Social Media Platform or Coin Collector Forum Presented for the best numismatic-themed page or feed posted on a collector forum site (or message board) or social media site such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Google Plus. Entries will be judged based on the quality of articles, external links, and graphics posted.  Audience engagement also will be considered by the judges. Submit link(s) to entry pages or three print outs of selected entry pages.

  Best Blog Recognizes the best interactive blog that communicates information and personal commentaries about the numismatic hobby. Please submit hard copies of three complete blog entries.

   AUCTION CATALOGS

Three copies of each catalog are required for entry. Criteria includes cover design, overall eye appeal, format, graphics and layout, research and quality of description. Entries may be submitted by auction firm, auctioneer or cataloger. ONLY ONE CATALOG FROM EACH AUCTION FIRM will be considered in each category. Multiple entries in any category will be disqualified.

  Best U.S. Coins Auction Catalog 32. Best World Coins Auction Catalog 33. Best Paper Money Auction Catalog 34. Best Books or Exonumia Auction Catalog

  AUDIO-VISUAL

  Radio Best news story, feature report or continuing series involving numismatics. Entries must include three copies of a standard-size CD, flash/thumb drive or URL of a story or feature report or three selections from continuing series, accompanied by written statement citing date(s) of broadcast, call letters and location of radio station.

  Television Best spot news story, feature report or continuing series involving numismatics shown on television or cable. Entries must include three standard-size CD, flash/thumb drive or VHS videocassette recording of the television story or feature report broadcast or three selections from a continuing televised series. Entry must be accompanied by a written statement citing date(s) of broadcast, call letters and location of station.

  Audio Best audio program or podcast involving numismatics, but non-broadcast. Includes audio tracks from numismatic slide shows, educational tapes, audio newsletters and other presentations such as podcasts. Entries must include three copies of a standard-size CD or flash/thumb drive of the audio, written statement citing date(s) of first use.

  Short Video – Commercial or Non-Commercial For video presentations of 10 minutes or less. Best non-broadcast slide film, PowerPoint®, movie film or videotape presentation involving numismatics made for educational purposes. Entry must include three copies of the audio as well as visual materials – either written script or soundtrack of DVD or CD, film, audio or video cassette or flash/thumb drive used in presentation.

  Long Video – Commercial or Non-Commercial For video presentations lasting longer than 10 minutes. The submission criteria are the same as for No. 38.

  Software or App Best presentation of new numismatic-related software or mobile application published in CD-Rom, DVD, App Store or any other electronic format or electronic delivery system. For physical media, three copies of the work needs be submitted. For digitally distributed software or apps, three copies must also be provided, and if the entry is distributed on the Android or Apple store, written instructions must be provided about how to locate and download the app. Each entry must be accompanied by a written statement citing date(s) of first use.

  SPECIAL AWARDS

  Lee Martin Founder’s Award – Best All-Around Portfolio Collection of writings and/or photographs and related items demonstrating numismatic writing ability and versatility published within the contest year. The emphasis is on quality, not quantity, and organization and presentation will count as heavily as volume. One copy of the portfolio entry needs to be submitted and can be submitted as PDF files on a flash or thumb drive. Items included in the portfolio may also be submitted in other relevant categories at entrant’s option.

  Clement F. Bailey Memorial Award Endowed by Jim Miller of Miller Magazines in memory of an especially beloved member of the numismatic writing community and NLG founder, Clement F. Bailey, this award recognizes excellence among new writers in numismatics whose first published writings in this field appeared in hobby publications during the previous year. Nominees are supplied solely by numismatic publishers.

  The Ribbit Recognizes an individual who has achieved prominence in numismatics while maintaining approachability, a sense of humor and essential modesty. The winner is selected by the previous year’s recipient.

  The Clemy The winner of this award, the Guild’s highest honor, is chosen by the previous year’s recipient(s) from a list of nominees provided by the NLG Board of Directors.

  NLG reserves the right to limit the number of plaques for any given entry, with the number to be determined at its discretion. NLG will provide plaques only for the persons named in an entry when it is originally submitted. Winners living in countries other than the United States, Canada and Mexico will receive certificates and cash awards, rather than plaques. The cash award will be $50 for first place winners.

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