NGC 7008
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| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1. 4'x1. 1' |
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| Absolute magnitude (V) | 12. 0 |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Distance | ≥2,800 ly ly |
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| ID | 2956678 |
About NGC 7008
NGC 7008, also known as the Fetus Nebula is a planetary nebula with a diameter of approximately 1 light-year located at a distance of 2800 light years in northern Cygnus. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1787, in Slough, England. NGC 7008 is included in the Astronomical League's Herschel 400 observing program.