About Bow-Tie Nebula (C2)

Bow-Tie Nebula is a rewarding deep-sky target and shows up as a faint patch of light. It is quite faint.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It does not reach a useful observing altitude today.

Nebulae benefit from filters, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

With larger apertures, more structure becomes visible.

Type

Planetary Nebula

Constellation

Cepheus

Distance

3500 ly

Size

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Very Hard

Magnitude

11