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Cat's Eye Nebula
Cat's Eye Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Cat's Eye Nebula

Cat's Eye Nebula , also known as Snail Nebula and Sunflower Nebula is a planetary type nebula located in the constellation Draco .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Cat's Eye Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Snail Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Sunflower Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. planetary
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8.1
      1. Size:
      2. 20"
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 3,300
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 6543
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C6

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