Go-astronomy logo


Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 7009 (Herschel 377) - Saturn Nebula

NGC 7009 (Herschel 377), also known as Saturn Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Aquarius. NGC 7009 is best viewed during Fall, is magnitude 8, and can be viewed with binoculars.

NGC 7009 is also listed in the Caldwell Catalog as C55.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 377
      1. NGC:
      2. 7009
      1. Name:
      2. Saturn Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. planetary nebula
      1. Caldwell reference:
      2. C55
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8
      1. Season:
      2. Fall
      1. RA:
      2. 21h 4.2m
      1. Dec:
      2. -11° 22'

    Find your inner astronomer. Your complete guide to amateur astronomy.