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

Lower's Nebula - emission nebula

Lower's Nebula, is a emission nebula located in the constellation Orion .

Lower's Nebula is magnitude and is 50' x 30' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Lower's Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. emission nebula
      1. Size:
      2. 50' x 30'
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-261

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