NGC 6439
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6439, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6439
| Type | Planetary Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Size | 0.1' x 0.1' |
| Right Ascension | 17h 48' 19.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 16° 28' 44" S |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Description | stellar=13m |
| Classification | 2a |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Apr 18, 2010 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Failed to locate, suspect poor seeing and stellar appearance precluded identification
Andrew Cooper
Jun 5, 2005 Vekol Ranch, Maricopa Co., AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Very small, just a slightly fuzzy star, not completely sure of the identification
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NGC 6439