NGC 6334

NGC 6334
Emission nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 17h 19m 58s[1]
Declination −35° 57 47[1]
Distance 5500 ± 970 ly[2] ly
Constellation Scorpius
Designations ESO 392-EN 009,[1]
Sharpless 8, RCW 127,
Gum 64

NGC 6334 (also known as the Cat's Paw Nebula, Bear Claw Nebula and Gum 64) is an emission nebula and star-forming region located in the constellation Scorpius.[3] It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1837, who observed it from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.[4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Basic data: NGC 6334 -- SuperNova Remnant". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 2007-04-10.
  2. "Statistical study of OB stars in NGC 6334 and NGC 6357". Bibcode:2012A&A...538A.142R. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201117299.
  3. "The Cat's Paw Nebula". Astronomy Picture of the Day. NASA. 2003-07-17. Retrieved 2007-11-05.
  4. "NGC 6334 - The Cat's Paw Nebula". SEDS Database. SEDS. Retrieved 2008-04-15.

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Coordinates: 17h 19m 58s, −35° 57′ 47″


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