Frosty Leo Nebula, Constellation Leo

The Frosty Leo Nebula, Three thousand light-years from Earth lies the strange protoplanetary nebula IRAS 09371+1212, nicknamed the Frosty Leo Nebula. Despite their name, protoplanetary nebulae have nothing to do with planets: they are formed from material shed from their aging central star. The Frosty Leo Nebula has acquired its curious name as it has been found to be rich in water in the form of ice grains, and because it lies in the constellation of Leo.


Source   SIMBAD 





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I posted this object with photo in December of 2010.

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Jan 23, 2017 7:16:33 GMT spacecowboy2006 said:

I posted this object with photo in December of 2010.

Ooop! Sorry about that space