Abell 72 (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 72 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 5° above the horizon at dawn.

Name Abell 72
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 72[1]
PK 059-18.1[2]
PN-G 059.7-18.7
Position
Right ascension:20h50m [1]
Declination:+13°33' [1]
Constellation:Delphinus
Magnitude:12.70 (V) [1]
Angular dimensions:2.1 arcmin x 2.1 arcmin

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