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Eight-burst Nebula
Eight-burst Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Eight-burst Nebula

Eight-burst Nebula, also known as Southern Ring Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Vela .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Eight-burst Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Southern Ring Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.9
      1. Size:
      2. 62" x 43"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,000
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 3132
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C74

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