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Merope Nebula
Merope Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Merope Nebula - reflection nebula

Merope Nebula, also known as the Tempel's Nebula, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Taurus .

Merope Nebula is magnitude 13 and is 30' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Merope Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Tempel's Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. reflection nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 13
      1. Size:
      2. 30'
      1. NGC:
      2. NGC 1435

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