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

Bug Nebula

Bug Nebula, also known as Butterfly Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Scorpius .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Bug Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Butterfly Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.7
      1. Size:
      2. 3'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 3,400
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 6302
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C69

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