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Bow-Tie Nebula
Bow-Tie Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Bow-Tie Nebula

Bow-Tie Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Cepheus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Bow-Tie Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 11.
      1. Size:
      2. 38 x 35"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,620
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 40
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C2

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