About Skull Nebula (C56)

Skull Nebula stands out as a well-known observing object and appears as a soft glow. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Nebulae benefit from filters, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Planetary Nebula

Constellation

Cetus

Distance

1600 ly

Size

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Hard

Magnitude

8