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Engraved Hourglass Nebula
Engraved Hourglass Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Engraved Hourglass Nebula

Engraved Hourglass Nebula , also known as Etched Hourglass Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Musca .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Engraved Hourglass Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Etched Hourglass Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 13
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 8,000
      1. Other Designation:
      2. MyCn 18

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