NGC 6334

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NGC 6334
Emission nebula
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Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 17h 19m 58s[1]
Declination −35° 57′ 47″[1]
Distance 5500 ± 970 ly[2] ly
Constellation Scorpius
Designations ESO 392-EN 009,[1]
Sharpless 8, RCW 127,
Gum 64
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 6334 (also known as the Cat's Paw Nebula, Bear Claw Nebula and Gum 64) is an emission nebula and star-forming region located in the constellation Scorpius.[3] It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1837, who observed it from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.[4]

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Coordinates: Sky map 17h 19m 58s, −35° 57′ 47″


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