NGC 2371-2
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| NGC 2371 | |
 A Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of NGC 2371-2. Credit: HST/NASA/ESA. |
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000) |
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|---|---|
| Right ascension | 7h 25m 34.7s[1] |
| Declination | +29° 29′ 25.6″[1] |
| Distance | 4400 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 44 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | NGC 2371,[1] NGC 2372[1] |
| See also: Planetary nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
NGC 2371-2 is a dual lobed planetary nebulae located in the constellation Gemini. Visually, it appears like it could be two separate objects; therefore, two entries were given to the planetary nebula by Herschel in the "New General Catalogue", so it may be referred to as NGC 2371, NGC 2372, or variations on this name.[1]
[edit] Observations
At 13th magnitude, this nebula is well within the limits of most amateur telescopes. Like most planetary nebulae, this one responds well to both high magnification and narrow-band filters, especially an OIII emission filter. It is listed within the RASC's 110 Finest NGC List
[edit] External links
- The Hubble European Space Agency Information Centre Hubble picture and information on NGC 2371
- High resolved image of NGC 2371/2 taken with a semiprofessional Amateur-telescope
