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Carina Nebula
Carina Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Carina Nebula

Carina Nebula, also known as Eta Carinae Nebula and Great Nebula is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Carina .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Carina Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Eta Carinae Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Great Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Homunculus Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1
      1. Size:
      2. 2°
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 7,500
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 3372
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C92
      1. Note:
      2. contains Keyhole Nebula

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