NGC 3195 (C 109)

NGC 3195 (C 109) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Chamaeleon, magnitude 11.6, 42″ across.

The southernmost Caldwell object, a faint planetary nebula in Chamaeleon about 9° from the south celestial pole.

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 9°N and never sets south of 9°S.

At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 9° up from the equator, 44° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Planetary nebula

Constellation

Chamaeleon

Designations

C 109

Magnitude

11.6

Apparent size

42″

Position

RA 10h 9.3m, Dec −80° 52′ (J2000)

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