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NGC 6590

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NGC 6590
Reflection nebula
NGC 6590 (bottom left) withNGC 6589(bottom center) andIC 1284(top)
Observation data: J2000.0epoch
Right ascension18h17m05s[1]
Declination−19° 51′ 58″[1]
ConstellationSagittarius
See also:Lists of nebulae

NGC 6590is areflection nebulain the constellation ofSagittarius.[2]This nebula is near the similar reflection nebulaNGC 6589.Both nebulas are flanked by redemission nebulaIC 1284.[2]

References

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  1. ^ab"Ned Extragalacic Database".Retrieved2018-11-21.
  2. ^ab"APOD: 2002 September 18- A Sagittarius Starscape".apod.nasa.gov.Retrieved2018-11-14.
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