Abell 51 (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 Newark , Abell 51 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:08 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 29° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:59.

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Name Abell 51
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
PK 17-10.1
Abell 51[1]
Position
Right ascension:19h01m [1]
Declination:-18°12' [1]
Constellation:Sagittarius
Magnitude:14.00 (V) [1]
Visibility from Newark

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40.74°N
74.17°W
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