NGC 246
NGC 246 is a rather lonely and large planetary nebula in Cetus. In this example the distorted sphere of gas has many thin and thicker regions giving it an irregular "texture." Like most spherical clouds of gas the outer edges seem brighter than the center which appears void. This is a perspective effect in that more line-of-sight gas is observed towards the outer portions.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Jeff Cremer/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n246cremer |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 19, 2014, 2:15 p.m. |
| Size: | 1084 x 706 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 0 47 6.34 |
| Position (Dec): | -11° 50' 56.91" |
| Field of view: | 12.23 x 7.97 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 63.2° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |