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Cassiopeia A
Cassiopeia A
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Cassiopeia A

Cassiopeia A , also known as Cas A is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Cassiopeia A
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Cas A
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Size:
      2. 5"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 11,000
      1. Other Designation:
      2. SN 1671

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