IC 2553
IC 2553 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Carina, magnitude 10.3, 9″ across.
A 10.3-magnitude planetary nebula in Carina, about 9″ across. Its central star is magnitude 15.5.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around March, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in February). It can be seen from everywhere south of 27°N and never sets south of 27°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 27° up from the equator, 62° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Planetary nebula
- Constellation
- Carina
- Designations
- IC 2553
- Magnitude
- 10.3
- Apparent size
- 9″
- Position
- RA 10h 9.3m, Dec −62° 37′ (J2000)
Open AstroPilot to see when IC 2553 is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view.