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Blue Snowball Nebula
Blue Snowball Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Blue Snowball Nebula

Blue Snowball Nebula , also known as Snowball Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Andromeda .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Blue Snowball Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Snowball Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8.6
      1. Size:
      2. 32” x 28”
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 5,700
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 7662
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C22

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