| Emission nebula | Lists of nebulae |
|---|---|
| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) |
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| Type | Emission nebula |
| Right ascension | 11h 11m 32.7s[1] |
| Declination | -61° 21′ 44″ [1] |
| Distance | 6,000 [2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | |
| Constellation | Carina |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 50 lys |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | |
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NGC 3576 is a minor nebula in the Sagittarius arm of the galaxy a few thousand light-years away from the Eta Carinae nebula. Eventually this nebula even received six different classification numbers. Currently, astronomers call the entire nebula NGC 3576.