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Table 1

PN-size–dependent field radius (Rfield) scaling.

RPN (arcsec) Rfield (arcsec)
<5 3.5 × RPN
5–100 2.5 × RPN
100–300 1.5 × RPN
>300 RPN + 100

Notes. The Rfield is scaled from the PN angular radius (RPN) to balance background star coverage and contamination avoidance.

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