Abell 21 (Planetary nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 12 arcminutes across.

Show information for


From South El Monte , Abell 21 will become visible at around 20:59 (PDT), 24° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting 3 hours and 11 minutes after the Sun at 23:01.

Name Abell 21
Object type Planetary nebula
Part of PN-G205.1+14.2
Other names
The Medusa Nebula
Abell 21[1]
PK 205+14.1[2]
Position
Right ascension:07h29m [1]
Declination:+13°15' [1]
Constellation:Gemini
Magnitude:10.20 (V) [1]

Share