NGC 6334

NGC 6334
Emission nebula Lists of nebulae

A 2MASS image of NGC 6334.
Credit: HST/NASA/ESA.

Observation data
(Epoch J2000)
Type Emission nebula
Right ascension 17h 19m 58s[1]
Declination -35° 57′ 47″[1]
Distance
Apparent magnitude (V)
Apparent dimensions (V)
Constellation Scorpius
Physical characteristics
Radius
Absolute magnitude (V)
Notable features
Other designations ESO 392-EN 009[1],
Sharpless 8, RCW 127,
Gum 64
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Coordinates: 17h 19m 58s, −35° 57′ 47″

NGC 6334 (also known as the Cat's Paw Nebula , Bear Claw Nebula and Gum 64) is an emission nebula located 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]

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