Abell 4 (Planetary nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From Columbus , Abell 4 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 21:12 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 76° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:30.

Name Abell 4
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 4[1]
PK 144-15.1[2]
PN-G 144.3-15.5
Position
Right ascension:02h45m [1]
Declination:+42°33' [1]
Constellation:Perseus
Magnitude:14.80 (V) [1]

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