Abell 44 (Planetary nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , Abell 44 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 13° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
Abell 44
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 18h30m [1] |
| Declination: | −16°45' [1] |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 15.80 (V) [1] |
| Angular dimensions: | 0.9 arcmin x 0.9 arcmin |
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