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Fly Nebula
Fly Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Fly Nebula - reflection nebula

Fly Nebula, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Auriga.

Fly Nebula is magnitude 10.1 and is 3' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Fly Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. reflection nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10.1
      1. Size:
      2. 3'
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 1931

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