NGC 2392 is a bright planetary nebula that is known as the Eskimo or Clown Face nebula. It is located 2.3 degrees southeast of Wasat (Delta Geminorum) in the constellation of Gemini.

The 9.1-magnitude Eskimo nebula lies 3,000 light-years away and has an apparent size of 48 x 42 arcseconds, which is 1 light-year in space in real size. The white dwarf central star shines at magnitude 10.5.

The Eskimo is a complex double-shelled planetary nebula. The progenitor star is surrounded by two shells of gas ejected by the star.

NGC 2392 was discovered by William Herschel in 1787.

South is to the top in the above image.

NGC 2392 Catalogs: NGC 2392, PK 197+17.1 Common Name: Eskimo, Clown Face Object Type: Planetary Nebula Magnitude: 9.1v Size: 48" x 42" Constellation: Gemini Image Field Centered At: RA: 07h 29m 11s Dec: +20° 55' 03"