PK10+18.2
DSS image of PK10+18.2
Overlaid DSS image of PK10+18.2, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around PK10+18.2
Butterfly Nebula, Twin Jet Nebula
Minkowski 2-9, M 2-9, IRAS17028-1004

Type  Planetary Nebula
Magnitude  13.2
Size  0.83' x 0.33'
Right Ascension  17h 5' 37.9"  (2000)
Declination  10° 8' 34" S
Constellation  Ophiuchus
Classification  ?(6)
Observing Notes

Andrew Cooper
Jun 10, 2010    Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 262x
Seeing: 8 Transparency: 7.5 Moon: 0%

Small, faint, a distinct halo around the obvious central star, <1' across, no color or structure

Andrew Cooper
Apr 18, 2010    Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%

Small, faint, central star obvious, somewhat elongated north-south 2:1, no color noted
Other Data Sources for PK10+18.2
Nearby objects for PK10+18.2
1 object found within 120'
HD 155078
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PK10+18.2