Abell 8
PK 167.0 -01


Combination of 20, 3 minute images, SBIG STL-1001E CCD.
20" f/6.8 cassegrain at prime focus.

Abell 8 is a moderately large planetary nebula in Auriga that has a very low surface brightness. The magnitude is quoted as 16.6, but the light is spread out over and area 1 arc minute in diameter and only a slight trace of the planetary was visible in the above image.


Combination of 20, 3 minute images, SBIG STL-1001E CCD.
20" f/6.8 cassegrain at prime focus.