Abell 55 (Planetary nebula)

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

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From Columbus , Abell 55 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:19 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 46° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:22.

Name Abell 55
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 55[1]
PN-G 033.0-05.3
Position
Right ascension:19h10m [1]
Declination:-02°21' [1]
Constellation:Aquila
Magnitude:13.20 (V) [1]

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