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Posted: 2025-05-09 16:09:06 UTC
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M2-9, also known as the Twin Jets Nebula, is a bipolar planetary nebula located 2,100 light years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Rudolf Minkowski in 1947 and is characterized by its distinctive two-lobed shape formed by matter emitted from the central star.
Discovery of M2-9 by Rudolf Minkowski in 1947
Location of the nebula in the constellation Ophiuchus, 2,100 light years from the Sun
Bipolar shape with two lobes of matter emitted by the central star
Alternative name: Twin Jets Nebula, due to the influence of relativistic jets on its shape
Understanding the formation and dynamics of the bipolar lobes
Determining the precise role of relativistic jets in shaping the nebula