NGC 7048

NGC 7048 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. The bright star to the lower left of the nebula is a magnitude 10.5 star, designated TYC 3589-4652-1. The nebula is slightly brighter along the west and east sides.^[4] This planetary nebula has an apparent magnitude of 12.1.^[3] NGC 7048 was discovered by Édouard Stephan on 19 October 1878 using a 31.5-inch reflector.^[5]

Right ascension21^h 14^m 15.25^s[1]

Declination+46° 17′ 16.1″^[1]

Distance5260 ly   (1613^[2] pc)

Apparent magnitude (V)12.1^[3]

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NGC 7048

Emission nebula
Planetary nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	21h 14m 15.25s[1]
Declination	+46° 17′ 16.1″[1]
Distance	5260 ly   (1613[2] pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.1[3]
Apparent diameter	1.02′
Constellation	Cygnus
Designations	PK 088-01 1, PN ARO 41, IRAS 21124+4604
See also: Lists of nebulae

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The central star of NGC 7048 is thought to be a white dwarf. The planetary nebula itself has an elliptical shape; from its low surface brightness it is thought to be highly evolved.^[4]