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Little Gem Nebula
Little Gem Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Little Gem Nebula

Little Gem Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Little Gem Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10
      1. Size:
      2. 22" x 15"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 6,000
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 6818

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