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. Constellation:
2. Norma

1. Other Designation:
2. Mz 3

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