Nebula
NGC 2867
Planetary nebula · C90 · NGC 2867
Planetary nebula in Carina
Photo: Howard Bond (ST ScI) and NASA/ESA · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
NGC 2867 is an elliptical Type II planetary nebula in the southern constellation of Carina, just over a degree to the NNW of the star Iota Carinae. It was discovered by John Herschel on April 1, 1834. Herschel initially thought he might have found a new planet, but on the following night he checked again and discovered it had not moved. The nebula is located at a distance of 7,270 light-years from the Sun.
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Key facts
Distance
~5,500 light-years
Apparent mag.
+10
Apparent size
0.2′
Best seen with
Telescope
Catalogue
C90 · NGC 2867
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 90 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 2867.
- Found in the constellation Carina.
- Needs a telescope to see clearly.
