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Barnard's Bubble Nebula
Barnard's Bubble Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Barnard's Bubble Nebula - diffuse nebula

Barnard's Bubble Nebula, is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Barnard's Bubble Nebula is magnitude 15 and is 48" x 32" in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Barnard's Bubble Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Barnard's Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. diffuse nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 15
      1. Size:
      2. 48" x 32"

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