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Can the Saturn Nebula Appear Greenish-Yellowish in a Small Telescope?

đź’ˇ The Answer

  • In a small amateur telescope, the Saturn Nebula shows a greenish-yellowish hue.
  • This color comes from ionized gases in the nebula.
  • It is visible in the constellation Aquarius.
  • The nebula was discovered by William Herschel in 1782.

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