Thread: Apparent and Real Sizes of M42 and Carina Nebulae
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Old 01-01-2010, 10:31 AM
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We could go on and compare Carina to the Tarantula Nebula at 180,000 light years away.

Below is an image of the Tarantula with Carina inserted at real relative sizes (if my calculations are correct?). Can you spot Carina?

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