NGC 2392: What shall we call it now ?

[John]

I notice that, back in August last year, NASA decided that NGC 2392 would no longer be referred to as the Eskimo or Clown-Face Nebula because these names were possibly considered derisive or offensive.

This planetary nebula does have a third name, "The Lion Nebula" so I guess that is a possibility but there is another nebula that also goes by that name I think. Any other suggestions or should we just use the New General Catalogue designation of 2392 which I believe is what NASA are now doing ?

Of course it is also a Caldwell object - number 39 so maybe C39 would work ?

 

 

 

 

Edited March 19, 2021 by John

[Pixies]

I remember this topic caused a bit of a lively debate last year!

I spoke to my friend/neighbour about it - as she's Canadian Inuit. She understands that most outside Canada don't realise that it can be offensive and it's used in innocence, thinking it's an appropriate term. But if she hears it used, she'll ask for the term "Inuit" instead.

So I won't use it now. NASA aren't either, but they don't control what others use. It's up to individuals to use whatever term they want to, but like I said, I won't now that I know.

Now - not all native Arctic people are Inuit, and some don't find the term offensive, apparently. It's all to do with context, I guess.

 

Any comments from the Canadian members? Any Inuit members?

 

[Tiny Clanger]

I understand and appreciate the possible offence in the Eskimo Nebula name , but clowns were offended or found it derisory ?

Blimey, I hope no clowns watch the Simpsons ...

[barkis]

How about The Strawberry Nebula, surely that can't offend anyone.

I would just hope   "And Cream"

[barkis]

Just now, barkis said:

How about The Strawberry Nebula, surely that can't offend anyone.

I would just hope   "And Cream" is not added.,😀

 

[LukeSkywatcher]

On 20/03/2021 at 15:24, barkis said:

How about The Strawberry Nebula, surely that can't offend anyone.

I would just hope   "And Cream"

Looks more like a Raspberry to me. 

[Paul M]

Looks like the "blancmange wearing a Parka nebula" to me.

Apologies to any Liam Galagher fans that might take offence on his behalf. 🤣

 

[Tiny Clanger]

How about the Conjunctivitis Nebula ? 

Or the 'For goodness' sake, move that flashgun away from the  camera lens' nebula

[Paul M]

1 minute ago, Tiny Clanger said:

How about the Conjunctivitis Nebula ? 

And the winner is....