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R Coronae Australis Nebula
R Coronae Australis Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

R Coronae Australis Nebula - reflection nebula

R Coronae Australis Nebula, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Corona Australis.

R Coronae Australis Nebula is magnitude and is 2.5' x 2.0' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. R Coronae Australis Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. reflection nebula
      1. Size:
      2. 2.5' x 2.0'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C68
      1. Other Designation:
      2. R CrA

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