About Eskimo Nebula (C39)

Eskimo Nebula is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and is visible as a compact luminous region. It is quite faint.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 44° altitude and reaches 69° around 07:16 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Nebulae benefit from filters, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

It offers less structure than some of the brightest galaxies.

Type

Planetary Nebula

Constellation

Gemini

Distance

4100 ly

Size

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Very Hard

Magnitude

9.2