NGC_2462 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Puppis. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834 and is approximately 1,600 light-years away from Earth. This nebula is notable for its bright central star, which is a dying star shedding its outer layers. The nebula has a distinct round shape and exhibits a variety of colors due to the ionization of gases. Its central star is classified as a white dwarf, which is the remnant of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel. NGC_2462 is an interesting object for astronomers studying stellar evolution.