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Southern Crab Nebula
Southern Crab Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Southern Crab Nebula

Southern Crab Nebula , also known as WRAY 16-147 is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Centaurus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Southern Crab Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. WRAY 16-147
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 14.
      1. Size:
      2. 1.4'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 7,000
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Hen 2-104

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