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Twin Jet Nebula
Twin Jet Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Twin Jet Nebula

Twin Jet Nebula, also known as Monowski's Butterfly and Butterfly Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Ophiuchus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Twin Jet Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Monowski's Butterfly
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Butterfly Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 14.
      1. Size:
      2. 115" x 18"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,100
      1. Other Designation:
      2. M2-9

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