NGC 2899

NGC 2899
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 09h 27m 03.02s[1]
Declination −56° 06 21.1[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 11.8[2]
Apparent dimensions (V) 1'.59 x 1'.0[2]
Constellation Vela
Designations NGC 2899, Gum 27, PN G277.1-03.8 [1]

NGC 2899 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vela at a distance of nearly 6500 light years[3] which lies in a moderate rich star zone. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1835.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "NGC 2899". Simbad. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 Frommert, Hartmut. "Revised NGC Data for NGC 2899". SEDS. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  3. "Planetary Nebulae". Atlas of the Universe. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  4. Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas NGC Objects 2850-2899". Retrieved 26 October 2013.
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