NGC 6590

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NGC 6590
Reflection nebula
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NGC 6590 (bottom left) with NGC 6589 (bottom center) and IC 1284 (top)
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension 18h 17m 05s [1]
Declination −19° 51′ 58″ [1]
Constellation Sagittarius
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 6590 is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius. [2] This nebula is near the similar reflection nebula NGC 6589. Both nebulas are flanked by red emission nebula IC 1284. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ned Extragalactic Database" . Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  2. 1 2 "APOD: 2002 September 18- A Sagittarius Starscape". apod.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-14.


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