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NGC 5844 is a planetary nebula in the southern constellation Triangulum Australe. It is an emission nebula formed from gas expelled by a dying low- to intermediate-mass star, rather than a region where new stars are forming. The object was recorded by John Herschel during his nineteenth-century astronomical surveys, and its southern location makes it mainly observable from low and southern latitudes.
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What kind of object is NGC 5844?
NGC 5844 is a planetary nebula, not a planet and not a star-forming nebula. It consists of glowing gas expelled by a dying low- to intermediate-mass star.
Where is NGC 5844 located?
NGC 5844 lies in the southern constellation Triangulum Australe. Its location in the southern sky makes it more accessible to observers at southern latitudes.
Who recorded NGC 5844?
The object was recorded by John Herschel during his nineteenth-century astronomical surveys. It is catalogued under the New General Catalogue designation NGC 5844.
How is NGC 5844 different from the Orion Nebula?
NGC 5844 is a planetary nebula formed from material shed by an aging star, while the Orion Nebula is a star-forming emission nebula. Their similar glow comes from ionized gas, but their physical origins are different.
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