< Herschel Catalog

NGC 6543 (H2279)
Cat's Eye Nebula

NGC 6543 (H2279) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Dracos. The Herchel 2500 is a catalog of nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. Here are the key stats on NGC 6543:

Herschel:H2279
NGC/IC:NGC 6543
Common name:Cat's Eye Nebula
Herschel:H 4. 37
Type:planetary nebula
Magnitude:8.8
Right Ascension:17:58.6
Declination:+66:38
Constellation:Dracos
Size (arc-minutes):5.8