Abell 12 (Planetary nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , Abell 12 will become visible at around 20:28 (PDT), 36° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:31.

Name Abell 12
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 12[1]
PK 198-06.1[2]
PN-G 198.6-06.3
Position
Right ascension:06h02m [1]
Declination:+09°39' [1]
Constellation:Orion
Magnitude:12.40 (V) [1]
Angular dimensions:0.6 arcmin x 0.6 arcmin

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