Abell 61 (Planetary nebula)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , Abell 61 will become visible at around 17:27 (EST), 63° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:04.
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Name
Abell 61
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.