C90 · planetary nebula

NGC 2867

NGC 2867 is an elliptical Type II planetary nebula in the southern constellation of Carina, just over a degree to the NNW of the star Iota Carinae.

RA09h 21m 25sDec−58° 18' 41"

Image: Howard Bond (ST ScI) and NASA/ESA. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: C90
All designations: C90 · NGC 2867
Object type: Planetary Nebula
Constellation: Car
Best viewing: Winter

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 09h 21m 25s
Declination (J2000): −58° 18' 41"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —

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Visibility tonight

The science

NGC 2867 is an elliptical Type II planetary nebula in the southern constellation of Carina, just over a degree to the NNW of the star Iota Carinae. It was discovered by John Herschel on April 1, 1834. Herschel initially thought he might have found a new planet, but on the following night he checked again and discovered it had not moved. The nebula is located at a distance of 7,270 light-years from the Sun.

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