IC 2448

IC 2448 is an elliptical planetary nebula in the constellation of Carina. It was discovered in 1898 by Williamina Fleming.^[3] It lies near the bright star Beta Carinae. The central star of the planetary nebula is an O-type star with a spectral type of O(H)3 III-V.^[4] An analysis of Gaia data suggests that it is a binary system.^[5]

Right ascension09^h 07^m 06.3187^s[1]

Declination−69° 56′ 30.690″^[1]

Distance11000 ly   (3500^{[1][note 1]} pc)

Apparent magnitude (V)11.10^[2]

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IC 2448

Emission nebula
Planetary nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	09h 07m 06.3187s[1]
Declination	−69° 56′ 30.690″[1]
Distance	11000 ly   (3500[1][note 1] pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	11.10[2]
Constellation	Carina
Designations	Hen 2-19[2]
See also: Lists of nebulae

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