Abell 16 (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 16 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 04:38 (PDT), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 22° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 04:42.

Name Abell 16
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 16[1]
PK 153+22.1[2]
PN-G 153.7+22.8
Position
Right ascension:06h43m [1]
Declination:+61°47' [1]
Constellation:Lynx
Magnitude:15.40 (V) [1]

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