Abell 5 (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 5 will become visible at around 18:21 (PST), 73° above your northern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 03:52.

Name Abell 5
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 5[1]
PK 141-07.1[2]
PN-G 141.7-07.8
Position
Right ascension:02h52m [1]
Declination:+50°36' [1]
Constellation:Perseus
Magnitude:16.00 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:2.1 arcmin x 2.1 arcmin

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