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Dreyer's description: ! pF, vL, E or biN
Cross Identifications: GC 4795. Helix Nebula, Sunflower Nebula; Harding (<1824); BD -21 6239.
| Right Ascension: | 22 : 29.6 (hours : minutes) |
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| Declination: | -20 : 48 (degrees : minutes) |
| Apparent Magnitude: | |
| Apparent Diameter: | 12.8 (arc minutes) |
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