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English: The planetary nebula Messier 57, also known as the Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra (NGC 6720, GC 4447).
Français : La Nébuleuse de la Lyre ou M57 est une nébuleuse planétaire située dans la constellation de la Lyre, sa forme lui vaut également le surnomm de Nébuleuse de l'Anneau (NGC 6720, GC 4447).
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current18:28, 4 August 2009Thumbnail for version as of 18:28, 4 August 2009800 × 1,000 (397 KB)Cäsium137~commonswikiLess environment of no interest
13:11, 25 April 2009Thumbnail for version as of 13:11, 25 April 20091,200 × 1,200 (435 KB)Cäsium137~commonswiki{{Information |Description= The Planetary nebula Messier 57, named the ''Ring Nebula'', in Lyra constellation. |Source= http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/1999/01/image/a/ |Date= ~~~~~ |Author= unknown |Permission= {{PD-Hubble}} |other

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