NGC 6337
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6337, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6337
| Type | Planetary Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.3 |
| Size | 0.63' x 0.47' |
| Right Ascension | 17h 22' 15.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 38° 29' 1" S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Description | ring shaped neb, eF, S, am st |
| Classification | 4 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 6, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 233x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, faint, a neat circular nebula in a rich galactic starfield, distict perimeter, 1' in diameter, several embedded stars including a 13th magnitude on the northern margin, no obvious central star, no other structure noted, no color noted
Other Data Sources for NGC 6337
Nearby objects for NGC 6337
5 objects found within 60'
| NGC 6354 | PK348-0.1 | Ru123 |
| Sh2-5 | Trumpler 25 |
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NGC 6337