Abell 35 is a planetary nebula situated in the constellation of Hydra. This intricate shell of ionized gas is the result of a dying star's outer layers being expelled into space, illuminated by the central white dwarf star. Its distinct structure and intricate patterns offer insights into the late stages of stellar evolution. Abell 35's existence aids astronomers in unraveling the complex processes that occur when stars near the end of their lifecycles, enriching the cosmos with elements and showcasing the dynamic nature of the universe.

Image Description and Details :

We are glad to propose you this beautiful picture of Abell 35 . It was taken with a Planewave CDK12.5 and a QHY600 M camera in Chile during several nights of january and february 2021. The resulting image is a mix of RGB band images for the stars and HO images for the nebula itself.As you are probably aware, Abell 35 still remains considered as PN on SIMBAD but Jacoby had already raised questions about its true nature as early as 1981. Recent studies (after Frew and Parker, PASA, 27, 129, 2010) conclude that the nebula is a Stromgren sphere in the ambient ISM, ionized by a hot DAO white dwarf companion of BD – 22º 3467 which has recently evolved from the PN phase. The system produces a strong wind, probably from the fast, rotating subgiant which interacts with the inner zone of the emission nebula to produce a dramatic parabolic bow-shock aournd BD – 22º 3467 that is strongly visible in the OIII narrowband datas.



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