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NGC 6334

Coordinates: Sky map 17h 19m 58s, −35° 57′ 47″
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NGC 6334
Emission nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension17h 19m 58s[1]
Declination−35° 57′ 47″[1]
Distance5500 ± 970 ly[2] ly
Apparent dimensions (V)40'×23'
ConstellationScorpius
Physical characteristics
Radius40 ly
DesignationsESO 392-EN 009,[1]
Sharpless 8, RCW 127,
Gum 64
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 6334 (also known as the Cat's Paw Nebula, Bear Claw Nebula and Gum 64) is an emission nebula and star-forming region located in the constellation Scorpius.[3] It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1837, who observed it from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.[4]

  • VLT Survey Telescope image shows the Cat’s Paw Nebula and the Lobster Nebula.[5]
    VLT Survey Telescope image shows the Cat’s Paw Nebula and the Lobster Nebula.[5]
  • This portrait of NGC 6334 was created from images taken with the Wide Field Imager instrument at the 2.2-metre MPG/ESO telescope at the La Silla Observatory in Chile.
    This portrait of NGC 6334 was created from images taken with the Wide Field Imager instrument at the 2.2-metre MPG/ESO telescope at the La Silla Observatory in Chile.
  • Wide view centred on NGC 6334.
    Wide view centred on NGC 6334.
  • ESO's VISTA infrared view of NGC 6334.
    ESO's VISTA infrared view of NGC 6334.
  • Submillimetre views of the star formation region.
    Submillimetre views of the star formation region.
  • Protocluster NGC 6334I is a star-forming cloud in the Cat’s Paw Nebula.[6]
    Protocluster NGC 6334I is a star-forming cloud in the Cat’s Paw Nebula.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Basic data: NGC 6334 -- SuperNova Remnant". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 2007-04-10.
  2. ^ "Statistical study of OB stars in NGC 6334 and NGC 6357". Bibcode:2012A&A...538A.142R. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201117299. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ Nemiroff, R.; Bonnell, J., eds. (2003-07-17). "The Cat's Paw Nebula". Astronomy Picture of the Day. NASA. Retrieved 2007-11-05.
  4. ^ "NGC 6334 - The Cat's Paw Nebula". SEDS Database. SEDS. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
  5. ^ "The Cat's Paw and Lobster Nebulae". www.eso.org. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  6. ^ "Protostar blazes and reshapes its stellar nursery". www.eso.org. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
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