description NGC 3195 Overview
NGC 3195 is a planetary nebula in the southern constellation Chamaeleon. It was discovered by the English astronomer John Herschel in 1835 and is also designated Caldwell 109, placing it in the Caldwell catalogue of selected deep-sky objects. As a planetary nebula, it is a glowing shell of gas associated with the late evolution of a low- or intermediate-mass star, making it relevant to studies of stellar evolution and observational astronomy.
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Where can I find NGC 3195 in the sky?
NGC 3195 is a planetary nebula in the southern constellation Chamaeleon. It is therefore a deep-sky target for observers in suitable southern latitudes.
Who discovered NGC 3195?
The nebula was discovered by the English astronomer John Herschel in 1835. That makes it a nineteenth-century discovery rather than a modern survey object.
What is the other name for NGC 3195?
NGC 3195 is also known as Caldwell 109. The Caldwell designation places it in the selected deep-sky-object catalog associated with the Caldwell catalogue.
Is NGC 3195 a galaxy or a planetary nebula?
NGC 3195 is a planetary nebula, not a galaxy. Its visible glow comes from material associated with a dying star, which is why it appears as a compact nebular object.
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