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

Eskimo Nebula

Eskimo Nebula , also known as Clown Face Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Gemini .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Eskimo Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Clown Face Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10.
      1. Size:
      2. 48"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 65,000
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 2392
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C39

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