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Open cluster in the constellation Vulpecula
NGC 6940 is an open cluster in the constellation Vulpecula. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784. The cluster is nearly a billion years old and
NGC_6940
Open cluster in the constellation Vulpecula
4954, and open clusters NGC 6882 and NGC 6940. It is 7'/18' across. It was discovered in 1784 by William Herschel. "Open Cluster NGC 6885". Deep Sky Corner
NGC_6885
This is a list of NGC objects 6001–7000 from the New General Catalogue (NGC). The astronomical catalogue is composed mainly of star clusters, nebulae
List of NGC objects (6001–7000)
List_of_NGC_objects_(6001–7000)
Cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus
as Caldwell 33), whose brightest area is NGC 6992, trailing off farther south into NGC 6995 (together with NGC 6992 also known as "Network Nebula") and
Veil_Nebula
Galaxy in the constellation Pavo
NGC 6872, also known as the Condor Galaxy, is a large barred spiral galaxy of type SB(s)b pec in the constellation Pavo. It is 212 million light-years
NGC_6872
Emission nebula and star cluster in the constellation Vulpecula
NGC 6820 is an emission nebula that surrounds the much smaller open cluster NGC 6823 in Vulpecula. Messier 27 is found three degrees to the east, and
NGC_6820_and_NGC_6823
Emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius
NGC 6357 is a diffuse nebula near NGC 6334 in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula contains many proto-stars shielded by dark discs of gas, and young
NGC_6357
Astronomical catalogue of deep sky objects
of Stars (abbreviated NGC) is an astronomical catalogue of deep-sky objects compiled by John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1888. The NGC contains 7,840 objects
New_General_Catalogue
Open cluster in the constellation Serpens
constellation of Serpens. Alternatively, it is catalogued as Messier 16, M16, or NGC 6611, and sometimes referred to as the Star Queen Nebula. This cluster discovered
Eagle_Nebula
galaxies. List of NGC objects (1–1000) List of NGC objects (1001–2000) List of NGC objects (2001–3000) List of NGC objects (3001–4000) List of NGC objects (4001–5000)
List_of_NGC_objects
Emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The Crescent Nebula (also known as NGC 6888, Caldwell 27, Sharpless 105) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, about 5000 light-years away
Crescent_Nebula
Galaxy in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6822 (also known as Barnard's Galaxy, IC 4895, or Caldwell 57) is a barred irregular galaxy approximately 1.6 million light-years away in the constellation
NGC_6822
Bipolar planetary nebula in the constellation Scorpius
NGC 6302 (also known as the Bug Nebula, Butterfly Nebula, or Caldwell 69) is a bipolar type planetary nebula in the constellation Scorpius. The structure
NGC_6302
Elliptical galaxy
NGC 6505 is an elliptical galaxy with Hubble sequence classification E/S0 in the northern celestial hemisphere constellation Draco. It is about 608 million
NGC_6505
Planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 6826 (also known as Caldwell 15) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It is commonly referred to as the "Blinking Planetary"
NGC_6826
Reflection nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6590 is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius. This nebula is near the similar reflection nebula NGC 6589. Both nebulas are flanked
NGC_6590
Star-forming region in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6559 is a star-forming region located at a distance of about 5000 light-years from Earth, in the constellation of Sagittarius, showing both emission
NGC_6559
Galaxy in the constellations Cepheus & Cygnus
NGC 6946, sometimes referred to as the Fireworks Galaxy, is a grand design, face-on intermediate spiral galaxy with a small bright nucleus, whose location
NGC_6946
Planetary nebula in Lyra
stars Beta and Gamma Lyrae. It is also catalogued as Messier 57, M57 and NGC 6720. The nebula was discovered by Charles Messier in 1779. It has an apparent
Ring_Nebula
Planetary nebula in the constellation Draco
The Cat's Eye Nebula (also known as NGC 6543 and Caldwell 6) is a planetary nebula in the northern constellation of Draco, discovered by William Herschel
Cat's_Eye_Nebula
Emission nebula in Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula (catalogued as Messier 8 or M8, NGC 6523, Sharpless 25, RCW 146, and Gum 72) is a giant emission nebula with an H II region located
Lagoon_Nebula
Globular cluster in the constellation Hercules
Messier 13, or M13 (also designated NGC 6205 and sometimes called the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, the Hercules Globular Cluster, or the Great
Messier_13
Planetary nebula in the Milky Way
The Red Spider Nebula (also catalogued as NGC 6537) is a planetary nebula located in the northwest of the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered
Red_Spider_Nebula
Globular cluster in the constellation Scorpius
Messier 80 (also known as M80 or NGC 6093) is a globular cluster located approximately 32,600 light-years (10,000 pc) from Earth in the constellation
Messier_80
Globular cluster in Sagittarius
Messier 54 (also known as M54 or NGC 6715) is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1778 and then
Messier_54
Planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula
The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as the Apple Core Nebula, Messier 27, and NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the
Dumbbell_Nebula
Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
Catalog, followed by M91. M109 has three satellite galaxies (UGC 6923, UGC 6940 and UGC 6969) and possibly more. Detailed hydrogen line observations have
Messier_109
Emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius
NGC 6334 is a massive emission nebula and star-forming region located in the constellation Scorpius. It is colloquially known as the Cat's Paw Nebula
NGC_6334
Galaxy in the constellation Pavo
NGC 6744 (also known as Caldwell 101 or the Pavo Galaxy) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Pavo (Peacock). Its velocity with respect
NGC_6744
Catalogue of 245 star clusters compiled By British astronomer Philibert Jacques Melotte
2020-06-26. "ngc 1857". sim-id. Retrieved 2020-06-26. "ngc 2192". sim-id. Retrieved 2020-06-26. "ngc 2215". sim-id. Retrieved 2020-06-26. "ngc 2243". sim-id
Melotte_catalogue
Giant molecular cloud in the Milky Way
light-years. On the edge of this cloud complex are some open clusters, such as NGC 6940, about 2,400 light-years away, and some Wolf-Rayet stars, including the
Cygnus Molecular Nebula Complex
Cygnus_Molecular_Nebula_Complex
Catalogue of open clusters made by Swedish astronomer Per Collinder
Embedded within Messier 24. Associated with Messier 17. Associated with NGC 6820. Embedded within the Iris Nebula. There are some errors in Collinder's
Collinder_catalogue
Open cluster in the constellation Scutum
The Wild Duck Cluster (also known as Messier 11, or NGC 6705) is an open cluster of stars in the constellation Scutum (the Shield). It was discovered
Wild_Duck_Cluster
Galaxy in the constellation of Ophiucus
NGC 6384 is an intermediate barred spiral galaxy located about 77 million light-years away in the northern part of the constellation Ophiuchus. It was
NGC_6384
Open cluster in Scorpius
The Butterfly Cluster (cataloged as Messier 6 or M6, and as NGC 6405) is an open cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Scorpius. Its name
Butterfly_Cluster
Globular cluster in the constellation Lyra
Messier 56 (also known as M56 or NGC 6779) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lyra. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1779. It is angularly
Messier_56
Globular cluster in the constellation Hercules
Messier 92 (also known as M92, M 92, or NGC 6341) is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Hercules. It was discovered by Johann
Messier_92
Galaxy in the constellation Pavo
" NGC 6769 is a member of the IC 4845 galaxy group (also known as LGG 427), which contains 14 members, including NGC 6739, NGC 6746, NGC 6770, NGC 6782
NGC_6769
Globular cluster in the constellation of Sagittarius
NGC 6440 is a globular cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Sagittarius. It was discovered by German-English astronomer William Herschel
NGC_6440
Galaxy in the constellation Indus
detectable. NGC 6970 is part of the NGC 7038 group (also known as LGG 441), which contains at least 13 galaxies, including NGC 6987 [fr], NGC 7014, NGC 7038
NGC_6970
Galaxy in the constellation Telescopium
NGC 6754 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Telescopium. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 3176 ± 11 km/s
NGC_6754
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
NGC 6166 is a supergiant elliptical galaxy in the Abell 2199 cluster. It lies 490 million light years away in the constellation Hercules. The primary
NGC_6166
Catalogue of astronomical objects
II Program. The catalogue contains 400 objects. All objects are from the NGC. All objects are visible in mid northern latitudes, since they were all observed
Herschel_400_Catalogue
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Draco
NGC 6503 is a field dwarf spiral galaxy [dubious – discuss] in the northern constellation of Draco. It was discovered by German astronomer Arthur von
NGC_6503
Galaxy in the constellation Serpens
NGC 6118 is a grand design spiral galaxy located 83 million light-years away in the constellation Serpens (the Snake). It was discovered by German-British
NGC_6118
Planetary nebula in the constellation Draco
NGC 6742 (also known as Abell 50) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Draco. NGC 6742 was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel
NGC_6742
American astronomer
abundances of open clusters from high-resolution infrared spectra - I. NGC 6940 Bocek Topcu, G.; Afsar, M.; Sneden, C.; Pilachowski, C. A. et al. 2019
Catherine_Pilachowski
Planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus
"Revised NGC Data for NGC 6842". Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas NGC Objects: NGC 6800 - 6849". "Planetary Nebula NGC 6842". "Planetary Nebula NGC 6842
NGC_6842
Globular cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6624 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered on 24 June 1784 by the astronomer William Herschel. It is given an
NGC_6624
Star cluster in the constellation Norma
NGC 6169 is an asterism or open cluster in the constellations Norma and Scorpius, appearing near the star Mu Normae in the sky. According to a 2013 catalog
NGC_6169
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
NGC 6627 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Hercules. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 5,146±9 km/s, which
NGC_6627
Galaxy in the constellation Serpens
observers on Earth. NGC 6027 NGC 6027b NGC 6027c NGC 6027d NGC 6027e Seyfert's Sextet "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 6027a. Retrieved
NGC_6027a
Globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6544 is a small globular cluster visible in the constellation Sagittarius. It is magnitude 7.5, diameter 1 arcminute. It is less than 1 degree southeast
NGC_6544
Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Minor
NGC 6217 is a barred spiral galaxy located some 67 million light years away, in the constellation Ursa Minor. It can be located with a 10 cm (4 in) or
NGC_6217
Planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila
NGC 6781, also known as the Snowglobe Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the equatorial constellation of Aquila, about 2.5° east-northeast of the
NGC_6781
Open cluster in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 6910, also known as the Inchworn Cluster, is an open cluster in the constellation Cygnus. It was discovered by William Herschel on October 17, 1786
NGC_6910
Irregular galaxy in the constellation Draco
NGC 6789 is a void irregular galaxy in the constellation Draco. It was discovered by Lewis Swift on August 30, 1883. It is located within the Local Void
NGC_6789
Star cluster in the constellation Scorpius
NGC 6383 is an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Scorpius. It was discovered by English astronomer John Herschel in 1847. In the New General
NGC_6383
Reflection nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6589 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius, and it was discovered by Truman Safford on August 28, 1867. In August 1905
NGC_6589
Galaxy pair in the constellation Draco
NGC 6365A and NGC 6365B. This pair of galaxies was discovered by German astronomer Lewis Swift in 1884. NGC 6563A is the northern counterpart of NGC 6563
NGC_6365
Globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius
Messier 55 (also known as M55, NGC 6809, or Specter Cluster) is a globular cluster in the south of the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered by
Messier_55
Radio galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 1128 is a dumbbell galaxy in the Abell 400 galaxy cluster. At the center of the galaxy is 3C 75, a radio source, and contains two orbiting supermassive
NGC_1128
Galaxy in the constellation Telescopium
NGC 6862 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Telescopium. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 4,100±9 km/s,
NGC_6862
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
on 26 July 1870. NGC 6212 is located at about 397 million light years from Earth. List of NGC objects (6001–7000) "Object No. 1 - NGC 6212". NASA/IPAC
NGC_6212
Globular cluster in the constellation Apus
NGC 6101 (also known as Caldwell 107) is a globular cluster in the constellation Apus, which was discovered by James Dunlop and catalogued by him as Δ68
NGC_6101
Elliptical globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius
Messier 22 or M22, also known as NGC 6656 or the Great Sagittarius Cluster, is an elliptical globular cluster of stars in the constellation Sagittarius
Messier_22
Globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus
NGC 6366 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is designated as XI in the Shapley–Sawyer Concentration Class and was discovered
NGC_6366
Open cluster in the constellation of Serpens
NGC 6604 is a young open cluster of stars in the equatorial constellation of Serpens, positioned about 1.5° north of the Eagle Nebula (NGC 6611). The cluster
NGC_6604
Globular cluster in the constellation Pavo
NGC 6752 (also known as Caldwell 93 and nicknamed the Great Peacock Globular) is a globular cluster in the constellation Pavo. It is the fourth-brightest
NGC_6752
Open cluster in the constellation Lyra
NGC 6791 is an open star cluster in the Lyra constellation. It was discovered by Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke in 1853. At roughly 8 billion years
NGC_6791
Open cluster in the constellation of Scorpius
NGC 6231 (also known as Caldwell 76 or the Baby Scorpion Cluster) is an open cluster in the southern sky located half a degrees north of Zeta Scorpii
NGC_6231
Reflection nebula in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 6914 is a reflection nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus, and was discovered by Édouard Stephan on
NGC_6914
Two interacting galaxies in the constellation Hercules
is a pair of interacting galaxies consisting of the two spiral galaxies NGC 6050 (left) and IC 1179 (right). Arp 272 lies around 450 million light years
Arp_272
Globular cluster in Scorpius
Messier 4 or M4 (also known as NGC 6121 or the Spider Globular Cluster) is a globular cluster in the constellation of Scorpius. It was discovered by Philippe
Messier_4
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
NGC 6207 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hercules. It is designated as SA(s)c in the galaxy morphological classification scheme and was
NGC_6207
Galaxy in the constellation Draco
astronomer Lewis A. Swift on 7 July 1885. List of NGC objects (6001–7000) List of NGC objects "Object No. 1 - NGC 6394". NASA/IPAC extragalactic database. NASA/IPAC
NGC_6394
Galaxy in the constellation Serpens
telescope at the Marseille Observatory. NGC 6027a NGC 6027b NGC 6027c NGC 6027d NGC 6027e Seyfert's Sextet List of NGC objects (6001–7000) "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic
NGC_6027
Open star cluster in the constellation of Scorpius
Messier 7 or M7, also designated NGC 6475 and sometimes known as Ptolemy's Cluster, is an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Scorpius. The
Messier_7
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
NGC 6061 is a lenticular galaxy with radio activity located about 490 million light-years away in the constellation Hercules. The galaxy is classified
NGC_6061
Open cluster in the constellation of Ophiuchus
NGC 6633 is a large bright open cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. Discovered in 1745-46 by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux, it was independently rediscovered
NGC_6633
Star cluster in the constellation Norma
Results for NGC 6152. Retrieved 2007-04-24. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 6150 - 6199". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2023-11-13. Media related to NGC 6152 at
NGC_6152
Galaxy in the constellation Serpens
magnitude of 18. NGC 6027 NGC 6027a NGC 6027b NGC 6027c NGC 6027e List of NGC objects (6001–7000) "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 6027d. Retrieved
NGC_6027d
Galaxy in the constellation of Serpens
NGC 6051 is a giant elliptical galaxy located in the constellation of Serpens. The galaxy lies 453 million light-years from Earth, which means given its
NGC_6051
Open cluster in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6530 is a young open cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Sagittarius, located some 4,300 light years from the Sun. It exists within
NGC_6530
Galaxy merger remnant in the constellation Ophiuchus
NGC 6240, also known as the Starfish Galaxy, is a nearby ultraluminous infrared galaxy (ULIRG) in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by French
NGC_6240
Globular cluster in the constellation of Sagittarius
NGC 6522 is a globular cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Sagittarius. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel
NGC_6522
Galaxy in the constellation Draco
NGC 6676 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Draco. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 6707 ± 12 km/s, which corresponds
NGC_6676
Planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila
NGC 6751, also known as the Glowing Eye Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. It is estimated to be about 6,500 light-years (2.0
NGC_6751
Planetary nebula in Lyra
NGC 6629 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius, located above the "Teapot". It is located approximately 2.0 kpc (~6,523 light years)
NGC_6629
Open cluster in the constellation Norma
NGC 6087 (also known as Caldwell 89 or the S Normae Cluster) is an open cluster of 40 or more stars centered on the Cepheid variable S Normae in the constellation
NGC_6087
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
NGC 6106 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Hercules. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 1,527±6 km/s, which corresponds
NGC_6106
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
NGC 6389 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Hercules. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 3,071±3 km/s, which corresponds
NGC_6389
Seyfert galaxy in the constellation Ursa Minor
NGC 6251 is an active elliptical radio galaxy in the constellation Ursa Minor, and is more than 340 million light-years away from Earth. The galaxy has
NGC_6251
Unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6902 is an unbarred spiral galaxy located in the southern constellation of Sagittarius at an approximate distance of 124 million light-years (38.0 Mpc)
NGC_6902
Globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius
Messier 70 or M70, also known as NGC 6681, is a globular cluster of stars to be found in the south of Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier
Messier_70
Globular cluster in Scorpius
NGC 6441, sometimes also known as the Silver Nugget Cluster, is a globular cluster in the southern constellation of Scorpius. It was discovered by the
NGC_6441
Open cluster in the constellation Vulpecula
NGC 6830, also known as the Poodle Cluster, is an open cluster in Vulpecula. It contains about 150 members. It was discovered by William Herschel on July
NGC_6830
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
NGC 6039 is a massive lenticular galaxy located about 460 million light-years away in the constellation Hercules. NGC 6039 was discovered by astronomer
NGC_6039
Globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius
NGC 6717 (also known as Palomar 9) is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius, and is a member of the Palomar Globular Clusters group. Palomar
NGC_6717
Galaxy in the constellation Hercules
NGC 6261 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation of Hercules. It is located 470 million light-years away from the Solar System and has an approximate
NGC_6261
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