NGC 2392 - Eskimo Nebula

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On this page I collect my observations of the planetary nebula NGC 2392, called Eskimo Nebula, in the constellation Gemini/Twins.

Introduction

The planetary nebula NGC 2392, called Eskimo Nebula, in the constellation Gemini/Twins is the brightest planetary nebula in the winter sky. But it is a very small nebula, so that one has to use a relatively high magnification (50 x, better 100 x, according to Stoyan) in order to recognize something. In any case, I had a great deal of effort to recognize anything at all ... In a large telescope its sight reminds of an Eskimo, in the eVscope you only see a small spot. In the Vespera (Pro), the spot is even smaller...

NGC 2392 (Eskimo-Nebel)
Size: 0.8' (Stoyan)
Distance: 2,500 light years (Stoyan)
Ranking: *** (Stoyan)

Map

The planetary nebula NGC 2392 (Eskimo Nebula) in constellation Gemini/Twins (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Photos

eVscope


NGC 2392 - Feb 19, 2020	NGC 2392 - Feb 19, 2020	NGC 2392 - Feb 19, 2020

NGC 2392 - Feb 19, 2020, processed	NGC 2392 - Feb 19, 2020, processed	NGC 2392 - Feb 19, 2020, processed

NGC 2392 - Mar 13, 2020	NGC 2392 - Feb 20, 2021	NGC 2392 - Feb 20, 2021

NGC 2392 - Mar 13, 2020	NGC 2392 - Feb 20, 2021, processed	NGC 2392 - Feb 20, 2021, processed

NGC 2392 - Mar 6, 2021	NGC 2392 - Mar 6, 2021	NGC 2392 - Mar 6, 2021

NGC 2392 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed	NGC 2392 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed	NGC 2392 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed

Vespera


NGC 2392, Mar 25, 2024 - original, 610s		NGC 2392, Mar 25, 2024 - large, photo left processed

Vespera Pro


NGC 2392, Feb 19, 2025 - 1800, 610s		NGC 2392, Feb 19, 2025 - 1800, 610s, photo left processed

My Own Observations

Observations End of March 2017

March 29, 2017 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Heritage P130 on GoTo mount): Perhaps seen as a "star" next to another star, is very small (even with a 4/7 mm eyepiece)

Observations February/March 2020

February 19, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 2392 photographed
March 13, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 2392 photographed (with satellite)

Observations February/March 2021

February 20, 2021 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 2392 photographed in the new rectangular format without overlay
March 6, 2021 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 2392 photographed (r.F., n.o.), exposed manually

Observations March 2024

March 25, 2024 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): NGC 2392 photographed (10 min)