NGC 6818
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NGC 6818
NGC 6818, Little Gem Nebula is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius. It has magnitude 10 and oval diameter of 15 to 22 arcseconds with a 15th magnitude central star.
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It was discovered by William Herschel in 1787.
NGC 6818 is located in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer), roughly 6000 light-years away from Earth. The glow of the cloud is just over half a light-year across.
| Observation Log Information | |
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| Log Index: | 363 |
| Session: | 140 |
| Date: | 1992-08-30 |
| Equipment: | C14w13mmOrtho |
| Location: | ABWCO |
Keywords: NGC 6818, 110 Finest NGCs, Sagittarius, planetary nebula, Little Gem Nebula
February 14, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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