| Nebula | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 18h 12m 02s |
| Declination | -33° 52′ 05″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 10 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 0.7′ |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
NGC 6563 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Sagittarius.[1] NGC 6563 was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826. Renowned observer and author Stephen James O'Meara described it as a "hidden treasure".[2]
- ^ "NGC/IC Project Restoration Efforts". ngcicproject.observers.org. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ O'Meara, Stephen James (2013-04-08). Deep-Sky Companions: Southern Gems. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-139-85154-1.