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NGC 2392 (Herschel 97) - Eskimo Nebula

NGC 2392 (Herschel 97), also known as Eskimo Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Gemini. NGC 2392 is best viewed during Winter, is magnitude 10, and can be viewed with small telescope.

NGC 2392 is also listed in the Caldwell Catalog as C39.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 97
      1. NGC:
      2. 2392
      1. Name:
      2. Eskimo Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Caldwell reference:
      2. C39
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10
      1. Season:
      2. Winter
      1. RA:
      2. 7h 29.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +20° 55'

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