In Gemini, not too far southeast of Delta, is a large, bright planetary nebula. H.IV.45 is almost circular, being made up of a bright triangular core surrounded by wispy gas. This gives the appearance of an eskimo head with headdress; hence the name. Being adjacent to a star of the eighth magnitude, H.IV.45 is of the eighth magnitude itself. The central star is hard to pick out in the bright core.
| NGC: | 2392 |
| OTHER NAMES: | Eskimo Nebula, H.IV.45 |
| CLASS: | planetary nebula |
| SIZE: | 0.8' x 0.7' |
| MAGNITUDE: | +8.5 |
| MAGNITUDE OF CENTRAL STAR: | +11 |
| DISTANCE: | 1360 light years |
| POSITION: | 07h 27m +20d 58' |
| CONSTELLATION: | Gemini |
| DATE OF SKETCH: | 01/05/76 |
| MAGNIFICATION USED: | 140x |
