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Red Rectangle [HD 44179]Red Rectangle [HD 44179]

— In: Astronomy and space

Catalogued as HD 44179, this nebula is more commonly called the 'Red Rectangle' because of its unique shape and colour as seen with ground-based telescopes... — full article

Retina Nebula [IC 4406]Retina Nebula [IC 4406]

— In: Astronomy and space

A dying star, IC 4406, dubbed the 'Retina Nebula' is revealed in this month's Hubble Heritage image. Like many other so-called planetary nebulae, IC 4406 exhibits a high degree of symmetry... — full article

Ring Nebula [M 57]Ring Nebula [M 57]

— In: Astronomy and space

The NASA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the sharpest view yet of the most famous of all planetary nebulae: the Ring Nebula (M 57). In this October 1998 image, the telescope has looked down a barrel of gas cast off by a dying star thousands... — full article

Rowland-Brown, Henry (1865-1921)Rowland-Brown, Henry (1865-1921)

— In: Biology

Henry Rowland-Brown was born at Woodridings, Pinner, on 19 May 1865. He was educated at Rugby; at school he was a noted athlete, and winner of the record quarter-mile. After leaving Rugby he proceeded to University College, Oxford, where he... — full article

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