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Spare-Tyre Nebula
Spare-Tyre Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Spare-Tyre Nebula - planetary nebula

Spare-Tyre Nebula , is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Grus .

Spare-Tyre Nebula is magnitude 16.5 and is 2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Spare-Tyre Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 16.5
      1. Size:
      2. 2'
      1. Other Designation:
      2. IC 5148

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