Abell 2 (Planetary nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , Abell 2 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 22:06 (EDT), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 66° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 04:11.
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Name
Abell 2
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 00h45m [1] |
| Declination: | +57°57' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cassiopeia |
| Magnitude: | 14.50 (V) [1] |
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