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NGC 2440
Magnitude: 9.4
Distance Aprox: 4,000 light-years
Constellation: Puppis

NGC 2440 is a planetary nebula, one of many in our galaxy. Its central star, HD62166, is possibly the hottest known white dwarf.


Taken via iTelescope remote by Russell Kille on 12/6/18 from Bathurst Observatory, Kelso NSW Australia

Telescope: RCOS 12.5 inch Reflector. Focal Length: 2800mm f/9
Camera: SBIG ST8300 Color, Resolution: 0.493 arc-secs/pixel, FOV: 27.6x20.8 arcmin

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NGC2440