NGC 6164
NGC 6164 is an emission nebula in the constellation Norma, magnitude 6.7, 1.4′ × 36″ across.
An emission nebula in Norma, about 1.4′ × 0.6′. Its catalogued magnitude, 6.7, is that of the star lighting it; the nebula itself is much fainter.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around June, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in May). It can be seen from everywhere south of 42°N and never sets south of 42°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 7° up from 35°N, 42° up from the equator, 77° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Emission nebula
- Constellation
- Norma
- Designations
- NGC 6164
- Magnitude
- 6.7
- Apparent size
- 1.4′ × 36″
- Position
- RA 16h 33.7m, Dec −48° 5′ (J2000)
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