NGC 6914

NGC 6914 is a reflection nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus, and was discovered by Édouard Stephan on August 29, 1881.^[3] Ultraviolet radiation from stars in the Cygnus OB2 association ionize the nebula's hydrogen.^[2]

Right ascension20^h 24^m 43.3^s[1]

Declination42° 28′ 58″^[1]

Distance6,000^[2] ly

Apparent dimensions (V)3.0' × 3.0'^[3]

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NGC 6914

Reflection nebula
NGC 6914
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension	20h 24m 43.3s[1]
Declination	42° 28′ 58″[1]
Distance	6,000[2] ly
Apparent dimensions (V)	3.0' × 3.0'[3]
Constellation	Cygnus
Designations	LBN 274, LBN 280[4]
See also: Lists of nebulae

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