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

Crab Nebula

Crab Nebula, also known as Taurus A is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Taurus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Crab Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Taurus A
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8.4
      1. Size:
      2. 420" x 290"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 6,300
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 1952
      1. Messier #:
      2. M1
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-244
      1. Note:
      2. contains Crab Pulsar

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