Abell 48 (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 48 will become visible at around 19:06 (PDT), 45° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:14.

Name Abell 48
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 48[1]
PK 029+00.1[2]
PN-G 029.0+00.4
Position
Right ascension:18h42m [1]
Declination:−03°13' [1]
Constellation:Aquila
Magnitude:17.20 (V) [1]

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