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Stingray Nebula
Stingray Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Stingray Nebula - planetary nebula

Stingray Nebula , is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Ara .

Stingray Nebula is magnitude 10.7 and is 1.6" in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Stingray Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10.7
      1. Size:
      2. 1.6"
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Hen 3-1357

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