Seagull Nebula - emission nebula
Seagull Nebula, also known as the Bird Nebula and Parrot's Head Nebula, is a emission nebula located in the constellation Monoceros .
Seagull Nebula is magnitude 15.2 and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Seagull Nebula
- Alt Name:
- Bird Nebula
- Alt Name 2:
- Parrot's Head Nebula
- Type:
- emission nebula
- Magnitude:
- 15.2
- Constellation:
- Monoceros
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.