Abell 53 (Planetary nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , Abell 53 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 22:47 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 54° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:31.

Name Abell 53
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 53[1]
PK 040-00.1[2]
PN-G 040.3-00.4
Position
Right ascension:19h06m [1]
Declination:+06°24' [1]
Constellation:Aquila
Magnitude:16.30 (V) [1]

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