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

Coalsack Nebula

Coalsack Nebula, also known as Southern Coalsack and The Coalsack is a dark type nebula located in the constellation Crux.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Coalsack Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Southern Coalsack
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. The Coalsack
      1. Nebula type:
      2. dark
      1. Magnitude:
      2. na
      1. Size:
      2. 7° x 5°
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 600
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C99

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