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

Medusa Nebula

Medusa Nebula , also known as Abell 21 is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Gemini .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Medusa Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Abell 21
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 16
      1. Size:
      2. 10.25'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,500
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-274

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