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Blue Horsehead Nebula
Blue Horsehead Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Blue Horsehead Nebula

Blue Horsehead Nebula is a reflection type nebula located in the constellation Scorpius .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Blue Horsehead Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. reflection
      1. Size:
      2. 150’ x 60’
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 420
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. IC 4592

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