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.
- Name:
- Hubble's Variable Nebula
- Type:
- reflection nebula
- Magnitude:
- 9
- Size:
- 2'
- Constellation:
- Monoceros
- NGC:
- NGC 2261
- Caldwell #:
- C46
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.