Abell 79 (Planetary nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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.
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Name
Abell 79
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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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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