NGC 2371 / NGC 2372 Peanut Nebula - telescope processed image. This is a dual-lobed planetary nebula in Gemini. It was originally thought to be two separate objects, hence the twin NGC designations for its symmetrical halves.

NGC 2371 / NGC 2372 Peanut Nebula - unprocessed image. At its heart lies a scorching white dwarf. It is one of the hottest known stars, emitting intense UV radiation that causes the surrounding "peanut" gas to glow.

Last image for the Odyssey Pro. Here is a view of #NGC2371 / #NGC2372 #ThePeanutNebula. Barely noticable in the center of the image. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

NGC 2371 - The Candy Wrapper Nebula - telescope processed image. Astronomers once thought its two symmetrical lobes were separate objects, giving it two catalog names: NGC 2371 and NGC 2372.

NGC 2371 - The Candy Wrapper Nebula - unprocessed image. The "wrapper" is lit by a super-hot central star with a surface temperature of 240,000°F—one of the hottest stars in our galaxy.

Here is an observation of #NGC2371 - #TheCandyWrapperNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur