Abell 39 (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 39 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:33 (PST) and reaching an altitude of 71° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:40.

Name Abell 39
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 39[1]
PK 047+42.1[2]
PN-G 047.0+42.4
Position
Right ascension:16h27m [1]
Declination:+27°55' [1]
Constellation:Hercules
Magnitude:12.90 (V) [1]
Angular dimensions:2.9 arcmin x 2.9 arcmin

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