Deep Sky Creations
The Extended Region Around the Planetary Nebula NGC 3242

C59 · planetary nebula

Ghost of Jupiter

NGC 3242 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Hydra.

RA10h 24m 46sDec−18° 38' 32"

Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech. Source: JPL via images.nasa.gov.

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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation
C59
All designations
C59 · NGC 3242 · Ghost of Jupiter
Object type
Planetary Nebula
Constellation
Hydra
Best viewing
Spring

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000)
10h 24m 46s
Declination (J2000)
−18° 38' 32"
Apparent magnitude (V)
—
Distance
—
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Visibility tonight
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The science

NGC 3242 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Hydra.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia · CC-BY-SA-4.0

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Companions

Other objects nearby in Hydra, or of similar character.

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References

1 merge conflict resolved
  • coordinates: SIMBAD missing → NED used