The Box Nebula (Planetary Nebula)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , Box Nebula is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 14° from it.
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Name
Box Nebula
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Object Type
Planetary Nebula
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Other Names
NGC 6309
Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 10.80 (B) [1] |
| Right ascension: | 17h14m [1] |
| Declination: | -12°54' [1] |
Source
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.