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New General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars
The New General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars (abbreviated NGC) is an astronomical catalogue of deep-sky objects compiled by John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1888. The NGC contains 7,840 objects, including galaxies, star clusters and emission nebulae. Dreyer published two supplements to the NGC in 1895 and 1908, known as the Index Catalogues (abbreviated IC), describing a further 5,386 astronomical objects. Thousands of these objects are best known by their NGC or IC numbers, which remain in widespread use.
The NGC consolidated the cataloguing work of William and Caroline Herschel, and John Herschel's General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars. Objects south of the celestial equator are catalogued somewhat less thoroughly, but many were included based on observation by John Herschel or James Dunlop.
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NGC0281
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NGC281 - Pacman Nebula - FIRST LIGHT ASI533MC
YEAR: 2024
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NGC281 - Pacman Nebula - SHO false color
YEAR: 2020
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Hartley2 Comet & NGC281
YEAR: 2010
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NGC281 - Pacman Nebula
YEAR: 2007
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NGC0474
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NGC474 - NGC470
YEAR: 2012
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NGC0891
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NGC891 area
YEAR: 2010
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NGC1396
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LDN1121 - LDN1124 - LDN1117 - LDN1112 (IC1396)
YEAR: 2026
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NGC1499
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NGC1499 - California Nebula Mosaic
YEAR: 2025
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NGC1499 - California Nebula Mosaic (Ha)
YEAR: 2011
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NGC1499 - California Nebula Ha Mosaic
YEAR: 2009
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NGC1499 - California Nebula
YEAR: 2007
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NGC1805
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IC1805 - Heart Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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IC1805 - Heart Nebula (alternative procesing)
YEAR: 2025
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NGC1893
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IC410 - NGC1893
YEAR: 2011
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IC410 - NGC1893 - SHO color
YEAR: 2011
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NGC1952
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M1 color SHO
YEAR: 2020
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M1 - NGC1952 - Crab Nebula (DRAFT)
YEAR: 2012
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NGC1976
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M42 - Orion Nebula (SHO)
YEAR: 2012
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M42 - NGC1976 - Great Orion Nebula
YEAR: 2007
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M42 - NGC1976 - Orion Nebula (1991)
YEAR: 1991
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NGC2024
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NGC2024/IC434 - Horse Head and Flame Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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IC434 - Horse Head Nebula - Ha Narrowband
YEAR: 2021
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NGC2024 - Flame Nebula (Ha)
YEAR: 2012
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IC434 - Horse Head Nebula
YEAR: 2009
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NGC2068
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M78 - NGC2068 - Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula
YEAR: 2026
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NGC2099
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M37 - NGC2099 - Auriga (1990)
YEAR: 1990
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NGC2237
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NGC2237 - Rosetta Nebula
YEAR: 2026
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NGC2237 - Rosetta Nebula
YEAR: 2024
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NGC2237 - Rosetta Nebula
YEAR: 2021
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NGC2237 - Rosetta Nebula
YEAR: 2009
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NGC2237 - Rosetta Nebula
YEAR: 2007
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NGC224
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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy (nucleus)
YEAR: 2026
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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy - FIST LIGHT
YEAR: 2024
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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy
YEAR: 2016
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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy
YEAR: 2010
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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy
YEAR: 2007
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M31-M32 area (1989)
YEAR: 1989
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NGC2264
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NGC2264 - Cone Nebula
YEAR: 2021
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NGC2264 - Cone Nebula
YEAR: 2009
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NGC2359
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NGC2359 - Thor's Helmet (Hb+OIII+Ha)
YEAR: 2025
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NGC2359 - Thor's Helmet (Ha)
YEAR: 2018
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NGC2359 - Thor's Helmet (RGB)
YEAR: 2018
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NGC2903
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NGC2903
YEAR: 2012
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NGC2903
YEAR: 2012
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NGC3031
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M81/M82 - NGC3031/NGC3034 - Bode's Galaxy
YEAR: 2014
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M81/M82 - NGC3031/NGC3034 - Bode's Galaxy (v2)
YEAR: 2014
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M81 - NGC3031 - LRGB Combination
YEAR: 2011
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M81/M82 - NGC3031/NGC3034 - Bode's Galaxy
YEAR: 2009
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NGC3034
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M82 - NGC3034 - Cigar Galaxy
YEAR: 2008
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M82 - NGC3034 - Cigar Galaxy
YEAR: 2006
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NGC3190
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Hickson Galaxy Group H44
YEAR: 2011
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NGC3368
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M96 - NGC3368
YEAR: 2011
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NGC3556
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M108 (& Owl Nebula)
YEAR: 2026
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NGC3587
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Owl Nebula (& Surfboard Galaxy)
YEAR: 2026
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NGC3623
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M65 and M66 - Leo Triplet
YEAR: 2009
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M65, M66 & NGC3628 - The Leo Triplet (ED)
YEAR: 2008
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M65, M66 & NGC3628 - The Leo Triplet (NW)
YEAR: 2008
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NGC3972
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Supernova SN2011by - NGC3972
YEAR: 2011
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NGC4374
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M84-M86 Galaxies Cluster - Widefield
YEAR: 2008
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NGC4424
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NGC4424 & SN2012cg
YEAR: 2012
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NGC4565
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NGC4565 - Needle Galaxy
YEAR: 2013
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NGC4594
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M104 - NGC4594 - Sombrero Galaxy
YEAR: 2008
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M104 - NGC4594 - Sombrero Galaxy Widefield
YEAR: 2008
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NGC4631
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NGC4631 - Whale Galaxy, RGB Color
YEAR: 2025
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NGC4631 - Whale Galaxy
YEAR: 2011
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NGC4647
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Supernova SN2022hrs - NGC4647
YEAR: 2022
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NGC4826
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M64 - Black Eye Galaxy
YEAR: 2012
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NGC5055
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M63 - NGC5055 - Sunflower Galaxy
YEAR: 2026
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NGC5194
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M51 - NGC5194 - Whirlpool Galaxy
YEAR: 2026
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M51 - NGC5194 - Whirlpool Galaxy
YEAR: 2013
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M51 - NGC5194 - Whirlpool Galaxy
YEAR: 2011
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Supernova SN2011dh animation - M51
YEAR: 2011
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M51 - NGC5194 - Whirlpool Galaxy
YEAR: 2008
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M51 - NGC5194 - Whirlpool Galaxy
YEAR: 2007
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NGC5272
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M3 - NGC5272
YEAR: 2026
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M3 - NGC5272 (mono)
YEAR: 2011
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M3 - NGC5272
YEAR: 2007
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NGC5457
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M101 - NGC5457 - Pinwheel Galaxy (LRGB)
YEAR: 2011
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M101 - NGC5457 - Pinwheel Galaxy
YEAR: 2010
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NGC598
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M33 - NGC598 - Triangulum Galaxy
YEAR: 2025
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M33 - NGC598 - Triangulum Galaxy (v3)
YEAR: 2009
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M33 - NGC598 - Triangulum Galaxy (v2)
YEAR: 2008
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M33 - NGC598 - Triangulum Galaxy (v1)
YEAR: 2007
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NGC6205
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M13 - NGC6205 - Great Hercules Cluster
YEAR: 2024
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M13 - NGC6205 - Great Hercules Cluster
YEAR: 2009
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M13 - NGC6205 - Great Hercules Cluster
YEAR: 2008
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M13 - NGC6205 - Great Hercules Cluster
YEAR: 2007
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NGC628
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M74 - NGC 628 - Phantom Galaxy
YEAR: 2018
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NGC6341
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M92 - NGC6341
YEAR: 2024
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NGC6514
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M20 - Trifid Nebula
YEAR: 2013
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M20 - Trifid Nebula
YEAR: 2009
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M8 & M20, Lagoon & Trifid nebula
YEAR: 2008
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NGC6523
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M8 - NGC6523 - Lagoon Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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M8 - NGC6523 - Lagoon Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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M8/M20/M21/NGC6559 - Nebula complex mosaic
YEAR: 2010
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M8 - NGC6523 - Lagoon Nebula (I)
YEAR: 2008
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M8 - NGC6523 - Lagoon Nebula (II)
YEAR: 2008
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M8 - NGC6523 - Lagoon Nebula
YEAR: 2007
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NGC6543
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NGC6543 - Cat's Eye Nebula
YEAR: 2009
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NGC6611
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M16 - NGC6611 - Eagle Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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M16 - NGC6611 - Eagle Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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M16 - NGC6611 - Eagle Nebula
YEAR: 2020
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M16 - NGC6611 - Eagle Nebula SHO color
YEAR: 2011
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M16 - NGC6611 - Eagle Nebula Ha
YEAR: 2009
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NGC6618
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M17 - NGC6618 - Omega Nebula
YEAR: 2024
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M17 - NGC6618 - Omega Nebula, SHO Color
YEAR: 2020
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M17 - NGC6618 - Omega Nebula H-alpha
YEAR: 2011
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M17 - NGC6618 - Omega Nebula
YEAR: 2010
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M17 - NGC6618 - Omega Nebula
YEAR: 2010
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NGC6656
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M22 - NGC6656
YEAR: 2012
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NGC6720
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M57 - NGC6720 - Ring Nebula
YEAR: 2022
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M57 - NGC6720 - Ring Nebula SHO
YEAR: 2011
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M57 - NGC6720 - Ring Nebula
YEAR: 2007
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NGC6779
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M56 - NGC6779
YEAR: 2013
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NGC6838
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M71 & C/2009 P1 Garradd + object trail
YEAR: 2011
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M71 & comet C/2009P1 Garradd animation
YEAR: 2011
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NGC6853
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M27 - NGC6583 - Dumbbell Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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M27 - NGC6583 - Dumbbell Nebula (RGB)
YEAR: 2010
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M27 - NGC6583 - Dumbbell Nebula
YEAR: 2008
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M27 - NGC6853 - Dumbbell Nebula
YEAR: 2007
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NGC6888
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NGC6888 - Crescent Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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NGC6888 - Crescent Nebula
YEAR: 2013
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NGC6946
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ARP29 - NGC6946 - Fireworks Galaxy
YEAR: 2021
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NGC6960
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Veil Nebula - NGC 6960
YEAR: 2025
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Veil Nebula - NGC 6960
YEAR: 2024
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Veil Nebula - NGC 6960 - FIRST LIGHT ASI533MC
YEAR: 2024
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NGC6992
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Veil Nebula - NGC 6992
YEAR: 2025
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Veil Nebula - NGC 6992 - Caldwell 33
YEAR: 2024
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Veil Nebula - NGC 6992 (RGB+Ha)
YEAR: 2009
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Veil Nebula - NGC 6992 & 6995
YEAR: 2008
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NGC6992 - Veil Nebula (East)
YEAR: 2007
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NGC7000
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NGC7000 widefield
YEAR: 2009
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NGC7000 - North America Nebula (Ha detail)
YEAR: 2008
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NGC7089
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M2 - NGC7089
YEAR: 2012
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NGC7293
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NGC7293 - Helix Nebula
YEAR: 2009
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NGC7320
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Stephan's Quintet
YEAR: 2025
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NGC7331
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NGC7331 & Stephan's Quintet
YEAR: 2026
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NGC7331 - the Milky Way's twin
YEAR: 2012
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NGC7380
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NGC7380 - Wizard Nebula Ha Bubble
YEAR: 2010
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NGC7479
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NGC7479
YEAR: 2012
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NGC7635
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NGC7635 (Bubble Nebula) + M52
YEAR: 2010
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NGC7635 (Bubble Nebula) + M52 - RGB
YEAR: 2009
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NGC7635 (Bubble Nebula) + M52 - concurso CN
YEAR: 2008
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NGC7635 (Bubble Nebula) + M52 - Ha
YEAR: 2008
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NGC7635 - Bubble Nebula
YEAR: 2007
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NGC7822
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sh2-171 - The Little Rosette Nebula
YEAR: 2025
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CED214 (NGC7822)
YEAR: 2010
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