NGC 1360

Alt. Designations:

NGC 1360

Object Type:

planetary nebula

Constellation:

Fornax

Distance:

1.145 kly

Right Ascension:

03h 33m 14.6s

Declination:

-25° 52´ 16"

Visual Magnitude:

9.4

Apparent Dimension:

6.42´ Dia.

Best Month To View:

Nov

NGC 1360 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Fornax. It was identified as a planetary nebula due to its strong radiation in the OIII (oxygen) bands. Reddish matter, believed to have been ejected from the original star before its final collapse, is visible in images. It is slightly fainter than IC 2003.