Abell 51 (Planetary nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Los Angeles , Abell 51 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 20° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
Abell 51
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 19h01m [1] |
| Declination: | −18°12' [1] |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 14.00 (V) [1] |
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