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Pelican Nebula
Pelican Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Pelican Nebula - emission nebula

Pelican Nebula, is a emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Pelican Nebula is magnitude 8 and is 60' x 50' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Pelican Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. emission nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8
      1. Size:
      2. 60' x 50'

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.