NGC 6979

Bright (emission and/or reflection) nebula in Cygnus

Dreyer's description: vF, S, iE, sev F st f nr

Cross Identifications: GC 4607, H 2.206. pt. of Cygnus SNR (Cygnus Loop, Cirrus Nebula, or Veil Nebula).

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    Right Ascension: 20 : 51.0 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: +32 : 09 (degrees : minutes)
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