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Northern Lagoon Nebula

Brain Nebula, Dreyer's Object, NGC 7538
Contains an open cluster, also designated NGC 7538

Star-forming Region in Cepheus

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Proper NamesNorthern Lagoon Nebula, Brain Nebula, Dreyer's Object
Messier NumberNone
NGC/IC NumberNGC 7538
Other DesignationsLBN 542, Sh2-158
ConstellationCepheus
Right Ascension23h 13m 37s
Declination+61° 30' 0"
Distancec.9,100 light years
c.2,800 parsecs
MagnitudeNot recorded
DimensionsApparent: 10'x5'
Actual: 26 x 13 light years
Optimum VisibilitySeptember (Usually visible from northern latitudes)

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