NGC 6334
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| Type | Emission nebula |
| Right ascension | 17h 19m 58s[1] |
| Declination | -35° 57′ 47″[1] |
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| Constellation | Scorpius |
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| Other designations | ESO 392-EN 009[1], Sharpless 8, RCW 127, Gum 64 |
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NGC 6334 (also known as the Cat's Paw Nebula or the Bear Claw Nebula) is an emission nebula located in the in the constellation Scorpius.[2] It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1837, who observed it from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Results for NGC 6334. Retrieved on 2007-04-10.
- ^ The Cat's Paw Nebula. Astronomy Picture of the Day. NASA (2003-07-17). Retrieved on 2007-11-05.
- ^ NGC 6334 - The Cat's Paw Nebula. SEDS Database. SEDS. Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
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