Credits: Steve and Paul Mandel / Adam Block / NOAO / AURA / NSF)

NGC40 is about 1 light year across. In another 30,000 years from now, scientists believe it will fade away, leaving only a white
dwarf star approximately the size of Earth.

Facts about NGC40 by Keith Turnecliff

NGC40 is a planetary nebula. It is circumpolar which means it is visible all year round to northern latitude observers.

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for early November at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.