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

Crescent Nebula

Crescent Nebula, also known as Dividing Cell Nebula and Sharpless 105 is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Crescent Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Dividing Cell Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Sharpless 105
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.4
      1. Size:
      2. 18' x 12'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 5,000
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 6888
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C27
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-105

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