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

Bat Nebula

Bat Nebula is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Bat Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. E. Veil Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7
      1. Size:
      2. 30'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,500
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. IC 1340

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