NGC 6886
| Nebula | |
|---|---|
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An HST picture of nebula NGC 6886. Credit: ESA/Hubble | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 20h 12m 42.83s[1] |
| Declination | +19° 59′ 22.6″[1] |
| Distance | 4.9–17.9 kly (1.5–5.5 kpc) ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.8B[1] |
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Designations | PK 060.1-07.7,[2] Hen 2-458[1] |
NGC 6886 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Sagitta. It was discovered by Ralph Copeland on September 17, 1884.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 6886. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ↑ Pottasch, S. R.; Surendiranath, R. (March 2005). "Abundances in planetary nebulae: NGC 6886". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 432 (1): 139–148. Bibcode:2005A&A...432..139P. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20042006. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ↑ Seligman, Courtney. "NGC Objects: NGC 6850 - 6899". Retrieved 22 August 2015.
Coordinates: 
20h 12m 42.83s, 19° 59′ 22.6″
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