Strasbourg-ESO Catalog of Galactic Planetary Nebulae, 1992 Version

1143 true and probable planetary nebulae and 347 possible candidates are listed in this 1992 catalog. The database was created by NASA's HEASARC in May 2001 based on the CDS Catalog V/84. It uses a standardized IAU designation system for object names based on galactic coordinates.

Use Cases

• Classifying and cataloging planetary nebulae based on the provided status categories (true, probable, possible)
• Studying the spatial distribution of nebulae based on the standardized galactic coordinate naming system
• Cross-referencing objects with other astronomical datasets using the IAU designation system

Strengths

• Contains 1143 confirmed and probable planetary nebulae, providing a substantial sample.
• Includes 347 additional objects flagged for further study, indicating a cautious classification approach.
• Uses a formal IAU Commission 5 designation system for consistent object naming.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is based on a 1992 publication; newer discoveries are not included.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA HEASARC), based on the Strasbourg-ESO Catalog (Acker et al. 1992).

Collection Method

Created from the CDS Catalog V/84, incorporating multiple data tables (main.dat, diam.dat, etc.).

Time Range

Catalog version is from 1992.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 20:00:03.589747; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Galactic (covers planetary nebulae within the Milky Way).