Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443)

Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443) is a supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini, magnitude 12.0 (blue), 50′ × 40′ across.

A large, faint supernova remnant requiring dark skies and nebula filters.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around January, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in December). It can be seen from everywhere north of 67°S and never sets north of 67°N.

At its highest it stands 63° up from 50°N, 78° up from 35°N, 67° up from the equator, 32° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Supernova remnant

Constellation

Gemini

Designations

IC 443, Gem A

Magnitude

12.0 (blue)

Apparent size

50′ × 40′

Position

RA 6h 16.6m, Dec +22° 32′ (J2000)

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