description NGC 6879 Overview
NGC 6879 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Sagitta, catalogued as a compact, nearly stellar object about 5 arcseconds across and roughly magnitude 12.5 in visual observing lists. Like other planetary nebulae, it is a shell of gas expelled by an evolved low- or intermediate-mass star and lit by the hot remnant at its center; the name does not indicate a planet. It is chiefly a target for telescopic observation and nebular research. [Deep Sky Corner catalog](https://www.deepskycorner.ch/catalogs.en.php?cat=NGCIC&const=Sge)
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What is NGC 6879?
NGC 6879 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Sagitta. It appears as a compact, nearly stellar object in visual observing lists.
How large does NGC 6879 appear in the sky?
NGC 6879 is listed at about 5 arcseconds across. That angular size is very small, so it can look star-like through modest observing equipment.
How bright is NGC 6879?
Its visual magnitude is roughly 12.5. Because it is faint, observers generally need a telescope and reasonably dark observing conditions.
What is a planetary nebula like NGC 6879?
A planetary nebula is a shell of gas expelled by an evolved low- or intermediate-mass star. Despite the name, it has no direct connection to planets.
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