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War and Peace Nebula
War and Peace Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

War and Peace Nebula - diffuse nebula

War and Peace Nebula, also known as the Lobster Nebula, is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Scorpius .

War and Peace Nebula is magnitude and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. War and Peace Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Lobster Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. diffuse nebula
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 6357
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Gum 64

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