Planetary Nebula?

[erick]

One object I have not seen yet is a planetary nebula.

I cannot find a listing of likely southern hemisphere candidates. Would someone kindly point me in the right direction, suggest the easiest and advise how I might be successful with my 8" reflector.

Many thanks in advance
Eric

[iceman]

I think Glen Cozens has posted quite a few lists in the past. Do a search for PN or Planetary Nebula in this forum, and posted by Glen.

[erick]

Thanks Mike, I'm tracking them down.

I've found:-

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=14174

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=15909

Looking very promising, thanks Mike (and Glen :)).

[glenc]

The brightest 15 PN are in post#25 of:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=18551
Try NGC 3132, NGC 3242, NGC 5189 and NGC 6302 in the south or M27 and M57 in the north.

[erick]

Many thanks Glen. That's the list I'll start with.

I actually remembered I do have one already. I did previously report I found a faint smudge in my binoculars around where M1 should have been :)

[janoskiss]

The blue planetary near the cross is easy to find and has high surface brightness. 8-burst is nice from a dark location.

[glenc]

Blue PN is NGC 3918 and 8-burst is NGC 3132.

[Kal]

http://www.oarval.org/PNeb.htm

This (short) list includes magnitude, size, area, NGC number, type of planetary nebula, constellation, R.A & Dec.

[CosMos]

http://www.blackskies.org/

The above link will take you to a wonderful site for planetary nebulae. One of the best on the web.

Cheers, Rich

[erick]

Thanks everyone - I have several good nights observing ahead!

Duh! Did I say M1 was a Planetary Nebula! :doh: Try Supernova Remnant!