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Red Rectangle Nebula
Red Rectangle Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Red Rectangle Nebula

Red Rectangle Nebula is a protoplanetary type nebula located in the constellation Monoceros .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Red Rectangle Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. protoplanetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,300
      1. Other Designation:
      2. HD 44179

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.