Abell 59 (Planetary nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , Abell 59 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 21:06 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 68° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:10.
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Name
Abell 59
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 19h18m [1] |
| Declination: | +19°34' [1] |
| Constellation: | Sagitta |
| Magnitude: | 16.40 (V) [1] |
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