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

Gum Nebula

Gum Nebula is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Vela.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Gum Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Size:
      2. 36°
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,470
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Gum 12
      1. Note:
      2. contains Vela Pulsar

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