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Skull Nebula
Skull Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Skull Nebula

Skull Nebula , also known as Pac-Man Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Cetus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Skull Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Pac-Man Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8
      1. Size:
      2. 3.8'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,600
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 246
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C56

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