[NGC 6543 image] HST image of the Cat Eye Nebula, NGC 6543

NGC 6543

Planetary nebula in Draco

Dreyer's description: PN , vB, pS, sbMvSN

Cross Identifications: GC 4373, H 4. 37. d'A, Cat Eye nebula; BD +66 1066; brightest halo knot is IC 4677.

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    Right Ascension: 17 : 58.6 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: +66 : 38 (degrees : minutes)
    Apparent Magnitude: 9. p
    Apparent Diameter: 5.8 (arc minutes)

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