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Crab Nebula

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The Crab Nebula (M 1, NGC 1952) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Taurus.

**NGC 1952**
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
NGC 1952, M1, the Crab Nebula. (PD) Image: STScI, NASA, ESA
Constellation:	Taurus
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Type:	Emission nebula
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Other designations
Crab Nebula , M 1
See also: Galaxy