NGC 2438 Nebula in Puppis
NGC 2438 is a nice planetary located within the open cluster M-46.   It is small and dim, but you should be able to see it with an 8" scope.  Maybe a 6 inch if you are under dark skies.
    Constellation:  Puppis

    Size:  64"

    Magnitude: 10.1

    Mag Central Star: 17.7

    RA:  07h 41m 50.5s

    Dec: -14d 44m 08s

 
 

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Link to SEDS NGC Catalog

 

 Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f4.6
Exposure:  20 min
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000  Processed in Astro Art
Focal Ratio:  f10
Exposure:  20 min
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