Abell 31 (Planetary nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 16 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , Abell 31 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 17° from it.

Name Abell 31
Object type Planetary nebula
Part of PN-G219.1+31.2
Other names
Abell 31[1]
PK 219+31.1[2]
Position
Right ascension:08h54m [1]
Declination:+08°54' [1]
Constellation:Cancer
Magnitude:12.00 (V) [1]
Angular dimensions:16.2 arcmin x 15.5 arcmin

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