Shapley 1 is an annular planetary nebula in the constellation Norma. It was discovered by Harlow Shapley in 1936. Shapley 1 is unusual among planetaries in that it is neither bipolar nor a simple sphere of gas. Most ring-like planetary nebulae really consist of spherical shells and only appear annular because we are looking through a greater thickness of gas at the edge of the shell. Shapley 1, however, seems to be a true torus (doughnut-shape) seen face-on. Close inspection reveals a faint outer halo.