Abell 79 (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 79 will become visible at around 18:17 (PST), 40° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:07.

Name Abell 79
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 79[1]
PK 102-02.1[2]
PN-G 102.9-02.3
Position
Right ascension:22h26m [1]
Declination:+54°50' [1]
Constellation:Lacerta
Magnitude:15.30 (V) [1]
Angular dimensions:0.9 arcmin x 0.9 arcmin

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