About Bug Nebula (C69)

Bug Nebula stands out as a well-known observing object and presents itself as a diffuse object. It is quite faint.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 7 hours.

Nebulae benefit from filters, structure becomes clearer under good conditions.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

With larger apertures, more structure becomes visible.

Type

Planetary Nebula

Constellation

Scorpius

Distance

5200 ly

Size

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Hard

Magnitude

9.6