Abell 39 (Planetary nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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.
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Name
Abell 39
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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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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