Planetary Nebula Abell 86
History
This planetary nebula was discovered in 1955 by the American astronomer George Ogden Abell on the photo plates of the Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS). In 1955 he published a first list of 13 globular clusters and the positions of 73 planetary nebulae. The PN was then listed as number 73 (A55 73). In 1966 Abell published a completed list including the size and description of the 86 planetary nebulae discovered on the POSS photo plates. This PN was then listed as nebula 86. [331, 332]
Physical Properties
| Designations | PN G118.7+08.2: A 86, PK 118+08.2, A55 73, ARO 245, VV' 584 |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 00h 01m 34s a |
| Declination (J2000.0) | +70° 42' 42" a |
| Dimensions | 63." (optical) |
| C-Star Designations | AG82 460 |
| Discoverer | ABELL 1955 |
Finder Chart
The planetary nebula Abell 86 is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is in opposition to the Sun on 22 September and can be observed from Switzerland from May to December.
