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Dolphin Head Nebula
Dolphin Head Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Dolphin Head Nebula

Dolphin Head Nebula, also known as Dolphin Nebula and RCW 11 is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Canis Major.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Dolphin Head Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Dolphin Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. RCW 11
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7
      1. Size:
      2. 35’
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 4,500
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-308

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