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It is a hydrogen-rich emission nebula.


Discovered by John Herschel in 1829.

Distance from Earth: approximately 3,000 light years.

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It is best observed in summer using at least medium-sized binoculars with a screw-in hydrogen or UHC filter.

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This nebula has an estimated size of 100 light years.

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