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

Snake Nebula

Snake Nebula, also known as Bowl Nebula is a dark type nebula located in the constellation Ophiuchus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Snake Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Bowl Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Dark Horse Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. dark
      1. Magnitude:
      2. na
      1. Size:
      2. 37' x 17'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 650
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Barnard 72

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