NGC 3918
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| Magnitude | 8. 5 |
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| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 8. 5 |
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| ID | 2956657 |
About NGC 3918
NGC 3918 is a bright planetary nebula in the constellation Centaurus, nicknamed the "Blue Planetary" or "The Southerner". It is the brightest of the far southern planetary nebulae. This nebula was discovered by Sir John Herschel in March 1834, and is easily visible through small telescopes.