Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334)
Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334) is an emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius, 35′ × 20′ across.
An emission nebula in Scorpius, about 35′ × 20′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around July, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in June). It can be seen from everywhere south of 54°N and never sets south of 54°S.
At its highest it stands 4° up from 50°N, 19° up from 35°N, 54° up from the equator, 89° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Emission nebula
- Constellation
- Scorpius
- Designations
- NGC 6334
- Apparent size
- 35′ × 20′
- Position
- RA 17h 20.8m, Dec −36° 6′ (J2000)
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