Celestial Objects
Cat's Eye Nebula
Planetary Nebula
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The Cat's Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543, is a planetary nebula in the northern constellation of Draco, discovered by William Herschel on 15 February 1786. It lies roughly 3,300 light-years from Earth.
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