Abell 38 (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 38 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 20° above the horizon at dusk.

Name Abell 38
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 38[1]
PK 346+12.1[2]
PN-G 346.9+12.4
Position
Right ascension:16h23m [1]
Declination:−31°45' [1]
Constellation:Scorpius
Magnitude:15.50 (V) [1]

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