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Soul Nebula

IC 1848, Westerhout 5

Proper NameSoul Nebula
Messier NumberNone
NGC/IC NumberIC 1848
Other DesignationsWesterhout 5
ConstellationCassiopeia
Right Ascension2h 51m 25s
Declination+60° 25' 8"
Distancec.7,500 light years
c.2,300 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +6.50
Absolute: -5.01
DimensionsApparent: 60' x 30'
Actual diameter: 114 light years
Optimum VisibilityNovember (Usually visible from northern latitudes)

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