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Eight-burst Nebula
Eight-burst Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Eight-burst Nebula - planetary nebula

Eight-burst Nebula, also known as the Southern Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Vela .

Eight-burst Nebula is magnitude 9.9 and is 62" x 43" in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Eight-burst Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Southern Ring Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.9
      1. Size:
      2. 62" x 43"
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 3132

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