NGC 2392

It is appropriate that this particular nebula is seen high in the sky during the (cold) early evening hours of winter (northern hemisphere). At a distance of around 3000 light-years away this bubble of gas appears very bright in our telescope. With your eyes you can see the central star and surrounding nebulosity easily. More difficult to see is the "fur" of the "parka" that this gentleman wears.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Sharon Kempton and Karen Brister/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-n2392kempton
Type:Observation
Release date:June 19, 2014, 7:08 a.m.
Size:415 x 415 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 2392
Constellation:Gemini
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):7 29 10.79
Position (Dec):20° 54' 45.32"
Field of view:1.20 x 1.20 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 185.4° right of vertical


Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD