Abell 21 (Planetary nebula)

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

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From South El Monte , Abell 21 is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 21:34, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 02:23, 69° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:36, 41° above your western horizon.

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]

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