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Little Dumbbell Nebula
Little Dumbbell Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Little Dumbbell Nebula

Little Dumbbell Nebula , also known as Barbell Nebula and Cork Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Perseus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Little Dumbbell Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Barbell Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Cork Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10.
      1. Size:
      2. 2.7 x 1.8'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,500
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 650/651
      1. Messier #:
      2. M76

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