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Tarantula Nebula
Tarantula Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Tarantula Nebula - emission nebula

Tarantula Nebula, is a emission nebula located in the constellation Dorado.

Tarantula Nebula is magnitude 8 and is 40' x 25' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Tarantula Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. emission nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8
      1. Size:
      2. 40' x 25'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C103
      1. Other Designation:
      2. 30 Doradus

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