IC 2448
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IC 2448 is an elliptical planetary nebula
in the constellation of Carina
. Lying near the bright star Beta Carinae
it is wonderful to explore the southern Carina in the months of autumn
in southern hemisphere
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Planetary nebula
A planetary nebula is an emission nebula consisting of an expanding glowing shell of ionized gas ejected during the asymptotic giant branch phase of certain types of stars late in their life...
in the constellation of Carina
Carina (constellation)
Carina is a constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for the keel of a ship, and it was formerly part of the larger constellation of Argo Navis until that constellation was divided in three.-Stars:...
. Lying near the bright star Beta Carinae
Beta Carinae
Beta Carinae is the second brightest star in the constellation Carina and one of the brightest stars in the night sky, with apparent magnitude 1.68. It is the brightest star in the south polar asterism known as the Diamond Cross, marking the southwestern end of the asterism. Beta Carinae also has...
it is wonderful to explore the southern Carina in the months of autumn
Autumn
Autumn is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer into winter usually in September or March when the arrival of night becomes noticeably earlier....
in southern hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Hemisphere is the part of Earth that lies south of the equator. The word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' or "half sphere"...
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External links
- http://www.blackskies.org/nsp08.htm
- http://www.skyfactory.org/deepskycatalogue/IC2448.html