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Cleopatra's Eye
Cleopatra's Eye
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Cleopatra's Eye - planetary nebula

Cleopatra's Eye , is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Eridanus .

Cleopatra's Eye is magnitude 10.5 and is 0.65" x 0.61" in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Cleopatra's Eye
      1. Type:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10.5
      1. Size:
      2. 0.65" x 0.61"
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 1535

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