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The Bug Nebula (NGC 6302) - Scorpius. An interesting nebula lying near the sting of Scorpius. This small planetary nebula may be the result of a star 'burping' off a layer of gas. Through the 16" it resembles an elliptical galaxy with a brighter core offset towards one end. An interesting sight.

R.A. 17h 14m DEC. -37* 06' MAG. 12.0 Size/Sep 2' x 1' Dist (LY)   RV (km/s)  
DATE SCOPE f EXP GUIDG FILM FOV COMMENTS
               

                                                                                                                                 

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