Infrared view (SPIREX) of the above nebula:
It is low in the southern sky in summer from my location. Sorry, RightWhale, another interesting object hides below your horizon.
Stats for NGC 6334:
Emission nebula
Size: 35' x 20'
RA: 17h 20.4m
Dec: -35 51'
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07/17/2003 3:44:05 AM PDT by
petuniasevan
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We, The Viking Kitties thank you for reminding us from whence we came!
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07/17/2003 6:01:20 AM PDT by
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To: petuniasevan
Many interesting things lie below the horizon, but with aid of FR we can at least become aware of some of them. Astronomical objects included.
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07/17/2003 9:28:47 AM PDT by
RightWhale
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To: petuniasevan
all the possibilities in the background of that pic is simply stunning...thanks for all the great posts..
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