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Margaret W. Mayall and Annie Cannon discovered the Hourglass Nebula while compiling the Draper Catalog in the early 1900's. Improved technology led to Raghvendra Sahai and John Trauger identifying the actual hourglass shape in 1996.
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When was the crab nebula discovered?
The Crab Nebula was first observed in 1731.
Who discovered the hourglass?
It wasn't discovered it was invented in Alexandria.
What has the Chandra Telescope Discovered?
The Chandra Telescope has discovered many different things. But the most popular discoveries are these. The Crab Nebula, The Orion Nebula, and Eta Carinea.
Who first discovered nebula beyond the milky way?
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When was a nebula discovered?
The Andromeda Nebula, now known as the Andromeda Galaxy, has no discoverer as it is visible to the naked eye. The idea that it was a galaxy and not a nebular was fist proposed in 1917 by Heber Curtis and proven in 1925 by Edwin Hubble.
What is the origin of the Horsehead Nebula?
The Horsehead Nebula can be found in the constellation Orion. Its name comes from its resemblance to a horse's head. The Horsehead Nebula was first discovered by Williamina Fleming in 1888.
Who discovered the Eagle nebula?
i dont know, maybe an outer space guy!anyway i hope i helped u
How many Nebula' s did Caroline Herschel discover?
During her life, she discovered a total of eight comets and three nebulae.
What is the difference between a nebula and a crab nebula?
The Crab Nebula is a nebula.
Who was the scientist who discovered the Andromeda Nebula and that it was actually over 2 million light years away?
I doubt it was the same person who did both.
What is another nebula besides Orion?
Triffid Nebula, Eagle Nebula, Cat's Eye nebula
What are the five main types of galaxies?
there are many different types of nebulae:eagle nebuladark nebulaemission nebulareflection nebulasupernova nebulaplanetary nebulathe crab nebulathe Orion nebulathe helix nebulathe wolf generated nebulathe twin jet nebulacometary nebulacupids nebulathe horse head nebulathe horse head and flamesEskimo nebulathe ring nebulathe lemon slice nebulaboomerang nebulatarantula nebulared square nebulacateye nebularosette nebulahourglass nebulaeta canarie nebulai am not very sure if that's all of themby: cierra currier
