NGC 5189 (IC 4274)
NGC 5189 (IC 4274) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Musca, magnitude 10.3 (blue), 2.3′ across.
A 10.3-magnitude (B-band) planetary nebula in Musca, about 2.3′ across. Its central star is magnitude 14.9 (B-band).
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around May, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in April). It can be seen from everywhere south of 24°N and never sets south of 24°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 24° up from the equator, 59° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Planetary nebula
- Constellation
- Musca
- Designations
- IC 4274
- Magnitude
- 10.3 (blue)
- Apparent size
- 2.3′
- Position
- RA 13h 33.5m, Dec −65° 58′ (J2000)
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