Cat's Paw Nebula NGC 6334

Coordinates

  • X 841
  • Y 61
  • Z 5432
→ Sol: ∼5,497

Object type

  • Supernova remnant
  • Star
  • Possible star cluster
  • Star cluster
  • HII region
  • Interstellar matter
  • Molecular cloud
  • Open cluster
  • Radio-source
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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. It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1837, who observed it from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

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