NGC 246
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NGC 246
NGC 246 (also known as the Skull Nebula or Caldwell 56) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cetus. It is the first known planetary nebula to have a hierarchical triple star system at its center. NGC 246 was discovered by William Herschel in 1785.
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| Log Index: | 411 |
| Session: | 148 |
| Date: | 1992-10-02 |
| Equipment: | 10.1inNw13mmPlossl |
| Location: | ABWCO |
Keywords: NGC 246, Cetus, planetary nebula, 110 Finest NGCs
February 5, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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