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NGC 6751 (also IRAS 19032-0604, PK 029-05 1 and HD 177656) is a magnitude +11.9 planetary nebula located 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Aquila. 

The planetary nebula was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth using a 121.92 cm (48 inch) reflector on the 20th July 1863.

Right Ascension 19h 05m 55.5s, Declination -05° 59' 30"

 The nebula is estimated to be around 0.8 light-years in diameter. The star at the centre of the nebula has a surface temperature of approximately 140,000 K. 
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