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Hubble's Variable Nebula
Hubble's Variable Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Hubble's Variable Nebula - reflection nebula

Hubble's Variable Nebula, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Monoceros .

Hubble's Variable Nebula is magnitude 9 and is 2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Hubble's Variable Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. reflection nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9
      1. Size:
      2. 2'
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 2261
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C46

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