The Bug Nebula (NGC6302)

Image of the Bug Nebula
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , the Bug Nebula is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 15° from it.

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Name The Bug Nebula (NGC6302)
Object type Planetary nebula
Part of PN-G349.5+01.0
Other names
The Bug Nebula
The Butterfly Nebula
C 69[2]
NGC 6302[1]
PK 349+01.1[3]
Position
Right ascension:17h13m [1]
Declination:−37°06' [1]
Constellation:Scorpius
Magnitude:12.80 (V) [2]
12.80 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:0.7 arcmin
B-V Color (mag):3.20
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34.05°N
118.05°W
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