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

Calabash Nebula

Calabash Nebula , also known as Rotten Egg Nebula is a protoplanetary type nebula located in the constellation Puppis.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Calabash Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Rotten Egg Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. protoplanetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.5
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 4,200
      1. Other Designation:
      2. OH 231.84 +4.22

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