description NGC 6803 Overview
NGC 6803 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. Like other planetary nebulae, it consists of gas expelled by a dying low- or intermediate-mass star and illuminated by the hot stellar remnant at its center. NGC 6803 is a compact nebular object observed in astronomy because of its central star, high-excitation emission, and surrounding faint outer structure.
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What type of object is NGC 6803?
NGC 6803 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. It is a compact cloud of gas expelled by a dying low- or intermediate-mass star.
How did NGC 6803 form?
The nebula formed when its central star expelled its outer layers near the end of its stellar evolution. A hot stellar remnant now illuminates that gas.
Where is NGC 6803 located?
NGC 6803 is located in Aquila, one of the recognized constellations of the night sky. Its compact appearance makes it an astronomical observing target rather than a naked-eye object.
Is NGC 6803 a planet?
No. Despite the name planetary nebula, NGC 6803 has no connection to planets. The term describes its historical telescope appearance, while the object is expanding stellar gas around a hot remnant.
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