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Why was the Saturn Nebula named after the planet Saturn?
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- The nebula has a superficial resemblance to Saturn with rings nearly edge-on.
- Lord Rosse gave it the name in the 1840s.
- Improved telescopes allowed the Saturn-like shape to be discerned.
- Its unusual appearance distinguishes it from other planetary nebulae.
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