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

Homunculus Nebula

Homunculus Nebula is a reflection type nebula located in the constellation Carina .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Homunculus Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Carina Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. reflection
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6.2
      1. Size:
      2. 18"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 7,500
      1. Note:
      2. Little & Baby Homunculus

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