Abell 66 (Planetary nebula)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , Abell 66 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:36 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 34° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:33.

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Name Abell 66
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 66[1]
PK 019-23.1[2]
PN-G 019.8-23.7
Position
Right ascension:19h57m [1]
Declination:−21°37' [1]
Constellation:Sagittarius
Magnitude:14.90 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:4.5 arcmin x 4.5 arcmin
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Visibility from South El Monte

All times shown in South El Monte local time.

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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