NGC 6727

NGC 6727

Reflection nebula
emission nebula
Image showing NGC 6727
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	19h 01m 42.27s
Declination	−36° 52′ 34.467″
Constellation	Corona Australis
Designations	IRAS 18583-3657 [1]
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 6727 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Corona Australis, forming part of the Corona Australis Molecular Cloud, a prominent star-forming region approximately 500 light-years away from Earth. It is associated with other nebulae in the region, including NGC 6726, NGC 6729, and IC 4812, and is known for its distinctive appearance resembling an angry baboon, earning it the nickname Rampaging Baboon Nebula. The nebula is one of the closest stellar nurseries to the Solar System and is an active site of star formation.

NGC 6727 was cataloged by John Louis Emil Dreyer in the New General Catalogue (NGC) in 1888, based on observations by John Herschel and other astronomers. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

References

1. "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 6727. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
2. "NGC 6727 - Reflection Nebula in Corona Australis | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
3. "NGC 6726/NGC 6727 AND MORE – Astrodrudis". 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
4. "APOD: 2024 September 24 – NGC 6727: The Rampaging Baboon Nebula". apod.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
5. "NGC 6727 - Nebula - SKY-MAP". www.wikisky.org. Retrieved 2025-10-25.