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DescriptionThe Bubble Nebula - NGC 7635 - Heic1608a.jpg
English: The Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is an emission nebula located 8,000 light-years away. This stunning new image was observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 26th year in space.
Name: Bubble Nebula, NGC 7635
Type: Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region
Distance: 8000 light years
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Category: Nebulae
Coordinates
Position (RA): 23 20 42.09
Position (Dec): 61° 11' 28.39"
Field of view: 5.19 x 4.93 arcminutes
Orientation: North is 33.6° left of vertical
Colours & filters Band Wavelength Telescope
Optical O III 502 nm Hubble Space Telescope WFC3
Optical H-alpha 657 nm Hubble Space Telescope WFC3
Optical N II 658 nm Hubble Space Telescope WFC3
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== ((int:filedesc)) == ((LargeImage)) ((Information |Description=The Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is an emission nebula located 8 000 light-years away. This stunning new image was observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 26th year in space. Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team About the Object Name: Bubble Nebula, NGC 7635 Type: Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region Distance: 8000 light years Constellation: Cassiopeia Category: Ne...
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