Double Helix Nebula - diffuse nebula
Double Helix Nebula, is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Ophiuchus .
Double Helix Nebula is magnitude and is 11.7 x 14.1' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Double Helix Nebula
- Parent structure
- Large Magellanic Cloud
- Type:
- diffuse nebula
- Size:
- 11.7 x 14.1'
- Constellation:
- Ophiuchus
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.