The Box Nebula (NGC6445)
From Los Angeles , the Box Nebula is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 01:29, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your south-eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 04:22, 35° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:02, 35° above your southern horizon.
Name
The Box Nebula (NGC6445)
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Object type
Planetary nebula
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Right ascension: | 17h49m [1] |
Declination: | -20°00' [1] |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Magnitude: | 11.20 (V) [1] 13.20 (B) [1] |
B-V Color (mag): | 2.00 |
All times shown in Los Angeles local time.