The Crab Nebula (M1)

From Fairfield , the Crab Nebula is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 19° from it.
Name
The Crab Nebula (M1)
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Object type
Supernova remnant
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Constellation: | Taurus |
Magnitude: | 8.40 (V) [2] |
Right ascension: | 05h34m [2] |
Declination: | +22°00' [2] |
Distance: | 1.9 kpc 6.3 klyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -3.03 |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.