NGC 2899 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vela at a distance of nearly 6500 light years[3] which lies in a moderate rich star zone. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1835.[4]
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![]() NGC 2899, imaged by very large telescope | |
Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 09h 27m 03.02s[1] |
Declination | −56° 06′ 21.1″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.8[2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 1'.59 x 1'.0[2] |
Constellation | Vela |
Designations | NGC 2899, Gum 27, PN G277.1-03.8 [1] |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
New General Catalogue 2500 to 2999 | |
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