Abell 46 (Planetary nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , Abell 46 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 20:48 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 75° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:31.
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Name
Abell 46
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 18h31m [1] |
| Declination: | +26°56' [1] |
| Constellation: | Lyra |
| Magnitude: | 13.80 (V) [1] |
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