Abell 46 (Planetary nebula)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , Abell 46 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 21:29 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 72° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:42.

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Name Abell 46
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
PK 55+16.1
Abell 46[1]
Position
Right ascension:18h31m [1]
Declination:+26°56' [1]
Constellation:Lyra
Magnitude:13.80 (V) [1]
Visibility from Cambridge

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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