NGC 6818
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| NGC 6818 | |
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Right ascension | 19h 43m 57.8s[1] |
| Declination | −14° 9′ 11.9″[1] |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | PK 25-17.1, HD 186282, GCRV 12096, BD-14 5523 |
| See also: Planetary nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
NGC 6818 (also known as Little Gem Nebula) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1787.
External links
- The Hubble European Space Agency Information Centre Hubble picture and information on NGC 6818
- Encyclopedia article
See also
- List of NGC objects
- Planetary nebulae
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 6818. Retrieved 2007-04-23.
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