Skull Nebula (NGC 246)
Skull Nebula (NGC 246) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cetus, magnitude 10.9, 4.1′ across.
A large planetary nebula in Cetus, a faint ring with several stars inside it; an OIII filter helps.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around November, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in October). It can be seen from everywhere south of 78°N and never sets south of 78°S.
At its highest it stands 28° up from 50°N, 43° up from 35°N, 78° up from the equator, 67° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Planetary nebula
- Constellation
- Cetus
- Designations
- NGC 246, C 56
- Magnitude
- 10.9
- Apparent size
- 4.1′
- Position
- RA 0h 47.1m, Dec −11° 52′ (J2000)
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