NGC 2867 (C 90)

NGC 2867 (C 90) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Carina, magnitude 9.7, 14″ across.

A small, bright planetary nebula in Carina, a blue disc at high power.

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 32°N and never sets south of 32°S.

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

Facts

Type

Planetary nebula

Constellation

Carina

Designations

C 90

Magnitude

9.7

Apparent size

14″

Position

RA 9h 21.4m, Dec −58° 19′ (J2000)

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