NGC6164 in Norma.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

NGC6164 in Norma.

By Fernando Magalhães

NGC 6164 NGC 6164 is a Bright Nebula appearing in the constellation Norma. It is 4 million light years from our solar system. NGC 6164 appears roughly 1.0 x 0.3 arcminutes in size, corresponding to a physical diameter of 1173 light years. it is often nicknamed “Dragon’s egg”.

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