Abell 12
| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
| Planetary nebula | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 06h 02m 21.4s |
| Declination | +09° 39′ 07″ |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Notable features | Obscured by a foreground star |
| Designations | PNG 198.6-06.3, PK 198-06.1 |
Abell 12 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Orion. It is known as the "hidden planetary" nebula because of the foreground star Mu Orionis making it difficult to observe.
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- Planetary nebulae
- Abell planetary nebulae
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