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M 1-42 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius, 10 000 light-years away from Earth.

Nickname

The nebula has been nicknamed the "Eye of Sauron Nebula" due to its resemblance to the Lord of the Rings film artifact.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Search results for ESO 456-67". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  2. ^ Anderson, Thomas (2 March 2013). "The Eye of Sauron is nebula ESO 456-67". Tech Guru Daily.
  3. ^ Hoffman, Mark (25 February 2013). "Another Eye Of Sauron Nebula". Science World Report.
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