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Ant Nebula
Ant Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Ant Nebula - planetary nebula

Ant Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Norma.

Ant Nebula is magnitude 13.8 and is 5" x 12" in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Ant Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 13.8
      1. Size:
      2. 5" x 12"
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Mz 3

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