Abell 60 (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 60 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:38 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 32° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:35.

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Name Abell 60
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
PK 25-11.1
Abell 60[1]
Position
Right ascension:19h19m [1]
Declination:-12°15' [1]
Constellation:Sagittarius
Magnitude:16.20 (V) [1]
Visibility from Cambridge

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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