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Seagull Nebula (Mon)
Seagull Nebula (Mon)
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Seagull Nebula (Mon)

Seagull Nebula (Mon), also known as Gum 1 is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Monoceros .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Seagull Nebula (Mon)
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Gum 1
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 15.
      1. Size:
      2. 120’ x 40’
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 3,650
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. IC 2177
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-292

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