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Hubble

Bubble Nebula

Also known as: NGC 7635, Sharpless 162

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Analysis

An emission nebula created by the stellar wind from a massive O-type star.

The bubble is about 10 light-years across

Coordinates: RA: 23h 20m 48.00s, Dec: +61° 12' 0.0"; Constellation: Cassiopeia
Observation Date: April 21, 2016
Distance: 8.0 thousand light years