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Old 02-08-2012, 12:03 AM
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Help identify this nebula

Anyone know the name of this small Ha nebula? It sort of makes a triangle with Mimosa and the Jewel Box cluster and lies just inside the Coal Sack. Looks like a good target for long focal length scopes. My 440mm F/L ED80 is a bit short for it.
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