Abell 3 (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 3 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 03:38 (PDT), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 27° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 04:34.

Name Abell 3
Object type Planetary nebula
Part of PN-G131.5+02.6
Other names
Abell 3[1]
PK 131+02.1[2]
Position
Right ascension:02h12m [1]
Declination:+64°09' [1]
Constellation:Cassiopeia
Magnitude:16.00 (V) [1]

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