Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  NGC 7048  ·  PK088-01.1
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Peek-a-Boo Nebula (NGC7048 / PK088.01.1), DoubleStarPhotography
Peek-a-Boo Nebula (NGC7048 / PK088.01.1), DoubleStarPhotography

Peek-a-Boo Nebula (NGC7048 / PK088.01.1)

Revision title: Center Crop (2008x 2008 pixels)

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Peek-a-Boo Nebula (NGC7048 / PK088.01.1), DoubleStarPhotography
Peek-a-Boo Nebula (NGC7048 / PK088.01.1), DoubleStarPhotography

Peek-a-Boo Nebula (NGC7048 / PK088.01.1)

Revision title: Center Crop (2008x 2008 pixels)

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Description

A bit off the coast of  "Alaska" in the North America nebula you'll find this small planetary nebula. 

NGC7048, also known as the peek-a-boo nebula,  is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. The bright star to the left of the nebula is a magnitude 10.5 star, designated TYC 3589-4652-1. The nebula is slightly brighter along the west and east sides. This planetary nebula has an apparent magnitude of 12.1 and is approximately ~6,200 light years away.

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