Aquarius

Notable deep sky objects

There are three deep sky objects that are on the Messier catalog, the Globular Cluster M2, Globular Cluster M72, and the Open Cluster M73.

Related Topics:
Deep sky object - Messier catalog - Globular Cluster M2 - Globular Cluster M72 - Open Cluster M73

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Two planetary nebulae are found in Aquarius: NGC 7009, called the Saturn Nebula due to its resemblance to the planet, to the southeast of η Aquarii; and NGC 7293, the famous Helix Nebula, southwest of δ Aquarii.

Related Topics:
Planetary nebula - NGC 7009 - Saturn Nebula - Planet - NGC 7293 - Helix Nebula

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