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Abell 24 is a large, faint planetary nebula in Canis Minor, cataloged by American astronomer George Abell in his 1966 planetary-nebula survey.
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What is Abell 24?
Abell 24 is a large, faint planetary nebula in Canis Minor. Despite the name, a planetary nebula is a shell of gas associated with a dying star, not a planet.
Who catalogued Abell 24?
American astronomer George Abell catalogued Abell 24. It appears in his 1966 survey of planetary nebulae.
Why is Abell 24 difficult to observe?
Abell 24 is both large and faint, so its light is spread across a broad area rather than concentrated in a bright point. That makes dark-sky conditions more useful than casual naked-eye viewing.
Where in the sky can I find Abell 24?
Abell 24 is located in the constellation Canis Minor. Its catalog name comes from George Abell's 1966 planetary-nebula survey.
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