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Crab Nebula
Crab Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Crab Nebula - supernova remnant nebula

Crab Nebula, is a supernova remnant nebula located in the constellation Taurus .

Crab Nebula is magnitude 8.4 and is 420" x 290" in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Crab Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. supernova remnant nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8.4
      1. Size:
      2. 420" x 290"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M1

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