The star formation region NGC 6559 in the constellation of Sagittarius
This chart shows the location of the glowing clouds of the star formation region NGC 6559 in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). All the stars visible with the unaided eye on a clear and dark night are shown and NGC 6559 is marked with a red circle. It is a small part of a rich region of star formation and glowing clouds.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
| Id: | eso1320b |
| Type: | Chart |
| Release date: | 2 May 2013, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1740, eso1320 |
| Size: | 3338 x 4268 px |
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 6559 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
| Category: | Illustrations |
