(IAAC) Obj: ngc 2452 - Inst: 16 inch

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Observation Poster: Dr. Anthony Recascino <anthony.recascino at ucf.edu>

Observer: Dr. Anthony Recascino
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 9:45 EST
Location of site: Ormond Beach  Fl USA (Lat 29-18-10, Elev 28 ft)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 16 inch
Magnification: 17m
Filter(s): 
Object(s): ngc 2452
Category: Other.
Class: Planetary Nebula
Constellation: Puppis
Data: mag 12.6  size 2.4'
Position: RA 07:47  DEC -27:20
Description:
Located less than a half a degree northeast of NGC 2453 (Open Cluster). Makes 
for a nice view of a PN and a OC in the same field. Overall, circular but more 
oblate, brightening towards the center, no central star. When viewed this 
object was about 25 degrees above the horizon. 
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