Abell 43
Abell 43 is one of a handful of challenging planetary nebula to detect in any way. Even using a sensitive CCD camera under dark skies barely hints on the intricate lace-like network of detail in this sphere of gas. This nebula has a spherical nature like that of Abell 39, and the complex structure of NGC 246.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/ Ed Walendowski/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-abell43walendowski |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 18, 2014, 9:57 a.m. |
| Size: | 1163 x 967 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 17 53 29.05 |
| Position (Dec): | 10° 38' 40.67" |
| Field of view: | 9.47 x 7.85 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 30.9° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |