Abell 59 (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 Los Angeles , Abell 59 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:20 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 69° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:12.

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Name Abell 59
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
PK 53+3.1
Abell 59[1]
Position
Right ascension:19h18m [1]
Declination:+19°34' [1]
Constellation:Sagitta
Magnitude:16.40 (V) [1]
Visibility from Los Angeles

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34.05°N
118.24°W
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