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Vela SNR
Vela SNR
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Vela SNR

Vela SNR , also known as Gum 16 and Vela XYZ is a supernova remnant type nebula located in the constellation Vela.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Vela SNR
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Gum 16
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Vela XYZ
      1. Nebula type:
      2. supernova remnant
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 12
      1. Size:
      2. 8°
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 900

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