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Thor's Helmet
Thor's Helmet
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Thor's Helmet

Thor's Helmet, also known as Duck Nebula and RCW 5 is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Canis Major.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Thor's Helmet
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Duck Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. RCW 5
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 12,000
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 2359
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Gum 4

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