NGC 2899
| NGC 2899 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Right ascension | 09h 27m 03.02s[1] |
| Declination | −56° 06′ 21.1″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.8[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1'.59 x 1'.0[2] |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | NGC 2899, Gum 27, PN G277.1-03.8 [1] |
NGC 2899 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vela at a distance of nearly 6500 light years[3] which lies in a moderate rich star zone. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1835.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "NGC 2899". Simbad. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- 1 2 Frommert, Hartmut. "Revised NGC Data for NGC 2899". SEDS. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ↑ "Planetary Nebulae". Atlas of the Universe. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ↑ Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas NGC Objects 2850-2899". Retrieved 26 October 2013.
External Links and Images
- http://www.airglow.de/html/nebulae/ngc2899.html
- http://www.blackskies.org/nsp12.htm
- http://dg-imaging.astrodon.com/gallery/display.cfm?imgID=168
- "Planetary nebulae NGC 6826 and NGC 2899: early aspherical mass loss?". Astrophysics and Space Science 323: 323–327. 2009. Bibcode:2009Ap&SS.tmp..115A. doi:10.1007/s10509-009-0076-9.
- http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~pchallis/gif/ngc2899.gif
- http://www.deepskyobserving.com/NGC2899-VI.jpg
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