Lion Nebula
Sh2-132 · emission nebula
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Emission nebula in Cepheus with a leonine outline; rich in H-alpha.
| Vis magnitude | — |
|---|---|
| Apparent size | 40×20′ (major 0.4e2′) |
| RA / Dec (J2000) | 22.3192h / 56.0670° |
| Altitude / Azimuth | 9.3° / 18.3° |
| Rise · Transit · Set | (circumpolar) · 06:48 · (circumpolar) |
| Transit altitude | 72.9° |
| Above-min interval | all night |
| Suitability | both — RedCat: fits comfortably; MiniCat: fits comfortably |
| Source | seed |