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Retina Nebula
Retina Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Retina Nebula - planetary nebula

Retina Nebula , is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lupus .

Retina Nebula is magnitude and is 5.3' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Retina Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Size:
      2. 5.3'
      1. Other Designation:
      2. IC 4406

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