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. Constellation:
2. Scorpius

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.