NGC 6822
Irregular Galaxy NGC 6822
(= Caldwell 57),
type Ir+, in Sagittarius
Barnard’s Galaxy
![[NGC 6822 image]](../../Pics/Ngc/n6822.gif)
| Right Ascension | 19 : 44.9 (h:m) |
|---|---|
| Declination | -14 : 46 (deg:m) |
| Distance | 1700.0 (kly) |
| Visual Brightness | 9.3 (mag) |
| Apparent Dimension | 16 (arc min) |
NGC 6822 was discovered by E.E. Barnard.
This is an irregular member galaxy of the
The image in this page was obtained by David Malin with the
Anglo-Australian Telescope.
This image is copyrighted and may be used for private purpose only. For any other
kind of use, including internet mirroring and storing on CD-ROM, please contact
Coral Cooksley of the
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More information on this image
(by David Malin)This galaxy contains a conspicuous nebula, nicknamed the Bubble Nebula,
photographed by David Malin with the AAT.
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Last Modification: 29 Mar 1998, 12:20 MET