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NGC 6914
Reflection nebula in the constellation Cygnus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NGC 6914 is a reflection nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus, and was discovered by Édouard Stephan on August 29, 1881.[3] Ultraviolet radiation from stars in the Cygnus OB2 association ionize the nebula's hydrogen.[2]
Quick Facts Reflection nebula, Observation data: J2000.0 epoch ...
Reflection nebula | |
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![]() NGC 6914 | |
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
Right ascension | 20h 24m 43.3s[1] |
Declination | 42° 28′ 58″[1] |
Distance | 6,000[2] ly |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 3.0' × 3.0'[3] |
Constellation | Cygnus |
Designations | LBN 274, LBN 280[4] |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
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