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Witch Head Nebula
Witch Head Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Witch Head Nebula - reflection nebula

Witch Head Nebula, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Eridanus .

Witch Head Nebula is magnitude 13 and is 3° x 1° in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Witch Head Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. reflection nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 13
      1. Size:
      2. 3° x 1°
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Cederblad 41

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