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Positive image of the Bubble Nebula:

NGC 7635
The Bubble Nebula

Planetary Nebula
Size: 15' x 8'
Constellation: Cassiopeia
RA: 23h 20m 42s
Dec: +61 11' 00"

It is NOT easy to see this nebula by direct observation. You will need a decent-sized 'scope. Finding its location is not hard; seeing the bubble IS. Dark skies and an OIII filter are a must. Use averted vision.

The crosshairs mark the position of NGC 7635 (Bubble Nebula):

Here's a larger area view. NGC 7635 is on the right side of the chart, below the border of constellation Cepheus.


1 posted on 06/16/2003 11:49:24 PM PDT by petuniasevan
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2 posted on 06/16/2003 11:50:23 PM PDT by petuniasevan (Wonders of the Universe)
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Looks like one of the backgrounds from a Star Trek movie! Really cool!
4 posted on 06/17/2003 5:11:29 PM PDT by SuziQ
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