About Eskimo Nebula (C39)

Eskimo Nebula is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and presents itself as a diffuse object. It is quite faint.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 49° altitude and reaches 69° around 04:00 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Nebulae benefit from filters, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

At higher magnification, subtle detail can be detected.

Type

Planetary Nebula

Constellation

Gemini

Distance

4100 ly

Size

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Very Hard

Magnitude

9.2