IC 4642
Overlaid DSS image of IC 4642, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 4642
| Type | Planetary Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.4 | Right Ascension | 17h 11' 45.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 55° 23' 56" S |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Description | stellar |
| Classification | 4 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 29, 2024 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, faint, a round nebula in rich galactic starfield, about 20" across, central star visible, no color or other structure noted
Other Data Sources for IC 4642
Nearby objects for IC 4642
No nearby objects within 120'
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IC 4642