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

Soul Nebula

Soul Nebula, also known as Embryo Nebula and Westerhout 5 is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Soul Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Embryo Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Westerhout 5
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6.5
      1. Size:
      2. 150' x 75'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 7,500
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. IC 1848
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-199

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