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NGC 6772 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. William Herschel recorded it in July 1784, and modern catalogues identify it as a faint, compact object with a roughly oval or ring-like appearance in images. Like other planetary nebulae, it is the glowing material expelled by an evolved star and illuminated after the star has left its red-giant phase, making it an observing target for astronomy.
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What is NGC 6772?
NGC 6772 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Aquila. It is a faint, compact object made from glowing material expelled by a dying star.
Who recorded NGC 6772 and when?
William Herschel recorded NGC 6772 in July 1784. Modern catalogues identify it as a faint planetary nebula in Aquila.
Why is NGC 6772 called a planetary nebula if it is not a planet?
The term describes an astronomical nebula, not a planet. NGC 6772 is glowing gas expelled by a dying star, and the name comes from the appearance of some such objects in early telescopes.
What does NGC 6772 look like in images?
NGC 6772 is usually described as faint and compact, with a roughly oval or ring-like appearance. Its location is in Aquila, where the nebula’s glowing expelled material can be imaged.
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