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Cave Nebula
Cave Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Cave Nebula - diffuse nebula

Cave Nebula, is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Cepheus .

Cave Nebula is magnitude 7.7 and is 50' x 30' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Cave Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. diffuse nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.7
      1. Size:
      2. 50' x 30'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C9

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