NGC 6153 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered in 1883 by Ralph Copeland.[6]
Emission nebula | |
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Planetary nebula | |
![]() Hubble Space Telescope image of planetary nebula named NGC 6153, located about 4000 light-years away in the constellation of Scorpius.[1] | |
Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Class | II[2] |
Right ascension | 16h 31m 30.6s[3] |
Declination | –40° 15′ 12″[3] |
Distance | 4400±400 ly (1400±120[4] pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +9.9[5] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 0′.65 x 0′.61[3] |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Physical characteristics | |
Radius | 1.5′[2] ly |
Absolute magnitude (V) | +11.5[2] |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
An analysis of Gaia data suggests that the central star may be a binary system.[7]
New General Catalogue 6000 to 6499 | |
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