| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
 NGC 6590 (bottom left) with NGC 6589 (bottom center) and IC 1284 (top) | |
| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 18h 17m 05s[1] |
| Declination | −19° 51′ 58″[1] |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
NGC 6590 is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius.[2] This nebula is near the similar reflection nebula NGC 6589. Both nebulas are flanked by red emission nebula IC 1284.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Ned Extragalacic Database". Retrieved 2018-11-21.
- 1 2 "APOD: 2002 September 18- A Sagittarius Starscape". apod.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
External links
Media related to NGC 6590 at Wikimedia Commons
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