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

Manatee Nebula

Manatee Nebula , also known as Westerhout 50 is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Aquila.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Manatee Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Westerhout 50
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 18,000
      1. Other Designation:
      2. W50

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