The Eskimo Nebula, H.IV.45 (NGC 2392)

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