Abell 85 (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 85 will become visible at around 18:18 (PST), 50° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 22:36 when it dips 21° above your north-western horizon.

Name Abell 85
Object type Planetary nebula
Position
Right ascension:23h59m [1]
Declination:+62°26' [1]
Constellation:Cassiopeia
Angular dimensions:0.6 arcmin

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