description NGC 6620 Overview
NGC 6620 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is an object in the New General Catalogue, a major astronomical catalogue of deep-sky objects compiled from earlier observations and published in the late nineteenth century. Like other planetary nebulae, NGC 6620 consists of gas expelled by a dying star and illuminated by the hot stellar remnant at its center, making it a target for telescopic observation.
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What kind of object is NGC 6620?
NGC 6620 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. A planetary nebula forms from material shed by a dying star, despite the name having no connection with planets.
Where can NGC 6620 be found?
NGC 6620 is located in Sagittarius, a constellation that lies along a rich part of the Milky Way. Its designation comes from the New General Catalogue of deep-sky objects.
What does the NGC number mean in NGC 6620?
NGC stands for New General Catalogue, a major catalogue of deep-sky objects compiled from earlier observations and published in the late 19th century. The number 6620 identifies this particular nebula in that catalogue.
Can NGC 6620 be seen as a planet?
No. NGC 6620 is a nebula, not a planet, and its planetary-nebula label is historical. It is the glowing shell of gas associated with a late stage of stellar evolution.
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