NGC 246, known as the Skull Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Cetus. The nebula and the stars associated with it are listed in several catalogs, as summarized by the SIMBAD database. It is roughly 1,600 light-years away. The nebula's central star is the 12th magnitude white dwarf HIP 3678.

Magnitude: 8

Constellation: Cetus

Apparent magnitude (V): 8

Radius: 2-3 light-years ly