description NGC 2452 Overview
NGC 2452 is a planetary nebula in the southern constellation Puppis. John Herschel discovered it in 1847, and catalogues place it about 15,000 light-years from Earth, separate from the nearby open cluster NGC 2453 even though the two objects appear close together in the sky. Its central star has the hydrogen-deficient [WO1] spectral classification, marking it as a hot stellar remnant at the centre of the nebula.
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How good is NGC 2452?
NGC 2452 scores 6.23/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Nebula category.
What are the best alternatives to NGC 2452?
See our alternatives page for NGC 2452 for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: NGC 3195, NGC 2440, NGC 6790.
How does NGC 2452 compare to NGC 3195?
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