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

Tarantula Nebula

Tarantula Nebula, also known as Looped Nebula is a H II region type nebula located in the constellation Dorado.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Tarantula Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Looped Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. H II region
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8
      1. Size:
      2. 40' x 25'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 160,000
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 2070
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C103
      1. Other Designation:
      2. 30 Doradus
      1. Note:
      2. contains 30 Doradus cluster

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