Abell 33
| Abell 33 | |
|---|---|
|
As seen from Mount Lemmon Sky Center | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Right ascension | 09h 39m 09.2s |
| Declination | −02° 48′ 35″ |
| Distance | 2.7 kly (0.83 kpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | {{{appmag_v}}} |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | {{{size_v}}} |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | {{{radius_ly}}} |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | {{{absmag_v}}} |
| Notable features | Foreground star gives it a "diamond ring" effect |
| Other designations | PNG 238.0+34.8, PK 238+34.1, ARO 65 |
Abell 33 is a planetary nebula located 2700 light years away in the constellation of Hydra. It is lies very close to its neighboring star HD 83535. The 'diamond ring' appearance is caused by a foreground star which is not part of the nebula.
References
- http://www.caelumobservatory.com/gallery/abell33.shtml
- http://www.skyhound.com/observing/archives/mar/A_33.html
External links
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