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Crescent Nebula
Crescent Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Crescent Nebula - emission nebula

Crescent Nebula, is a emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus .

Crescent Nebula is magnitude 7.4 and is 18' x 12' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Crescent Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. emission nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.4
      1. Size:
      2. 18' x 12'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C27

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