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Twin Jet Nebula
Twin Jet Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Twin Jet Nebula - protoplanetary nebula

Twin Jet Nebula, also known as the Monowski's Butterfly and Bipolar Nebula, is a protoplanetary nebula located in the constellation Ophiuchus .

Twin Jet Nebula is magnitude 14.7 and is 115" x 18" in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Twin Jet Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Monowski's Butterfly
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Bipolar Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. protoplanetary nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 14.7
      1. Size:
      2. 115" x 18"
      1. Other Designation:
      2. M2-9

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