List of NGC objects

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The following is a list of NGC objects. There were numerous misidentifications and errors in the cataloguing, so some objects have more than one NGC number.
(see also )

Contents

1 1-1000
2 1000-1999

2.1 1000-1099
2.2 1100-1199
2.3 1200-1299
2.4 1300-1399
2.5 1400-1499
2.6 1500-1599
2.7 1600-1699
2.8 1700-1799
2.9 1800-1899
2.10 1900-1999

3 2000-2999

3.1 2000-2099
3.2 2100-2199
3.3 2200-2299
3.4 2300-2399
3.5 2400-2499
3.6 2500-2599
3.7 2600-2699
3.8 2700-2799
3.9 2800-2899
3.10 2900-2999

4 3000-3999

4.1 3000-3099
4.2 3100-3199
4.3 3200-3299
4.4 3300-3399
4.5 3400-3499
4.6 3500-3599
4.7 3600-3699
4.8 3700-3799
4.9 3800-3899
4.10 3900-3999

5 4000-4999

5.1 4000-4099
5.2 4100-4199
5.3 4200-4299
5.4 4300-4399
5.5 4400-4499
5.6 4500-4599
5.7 4600-4699
5.8 4700-4799
5.9 4800-4899
5.10 4900-4999

6 5000-5999

6.1 5000-5099
6.2 5100-5199
6.3 5200-5299
6.4 5300-5399
6.5 5400-5499
6.6 5500-5599
6.7 5600-5699
6.8 5700-5799
6.9 5800-5899
6.10 5900-5999

7 6000-6999

7.1 6000-6099
7.2 6100-6199
7.3 6200-6299
7.4 6300-6399
7.5 6400-6499
7.6 6500-6599
7.7 6600-6699
7.8 6700-6799
7.9 6800-6899
7.10 6900-6999

8 7000-7840

8.1 7000-7099
8.2 7100-7199
8.3 7200-7299
8.4 7300-7399
8.5 7400-7499
8.6 7500-7599
8.7 7600-7699
8.8 7700-7799
8.9 7800-7840

9 External links

1-1000

List of NGC objects (1-1000)

1000-1999

1000-1099

NGC 1032 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
NGC 1039 - M34, an open cluster in Perseus
NGC 1042 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
NGC 1049 - a globular cluster
NGC 1055 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
NGC 1068 - M77, a Seyfert galaxy in Cetus
NGC 1073 - a very dim spiral galaxy in Cetus
NGC 1087 - a small spiral galaxy in Cetus
NGC 1090 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
NGC 1097 - a Seyfert galaxy

1100-1199

NGC 1128 - a galaxy
NGC 1144 - a spiral galaxy, irregularly-shaped due to a collision with an elliptical galaxy
NGC 1156 - a dim galaxy in Aries
NGC 1187 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 1190 - an elliptical galaxy

1200-1299

NGC 1215 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 1232 - a spiral galaxy in Eridanus
NGC 1245 - an open cluster in Perseus
NGC 1253 - a spiral galaxy in Eridanus
NGC 1261 - a globular cluster in Horologium
NGC 1266 - an S0 galaxy
NGC 1275 - Perseus A, a peculiar galaxy in Perseus
NGC 1291 - a spiral galaxy with an outer ring structure

1300-1399

NGC 1300 - a barred spiral galaxy in Eridanus
NGC 1309 - a spiral galaxy in Eridanus
NGC 1313 - a starburst galaxy
NGC 1316 - an elliptical galaxy in Fornax
NGC 1317 - a distorted spiral galaxy in the Fornax constellation that is interacting with NGC 1316
NGC 1337 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 1357 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 1358 - a Seyfert galaxy
NGC 1360 - a diffuse planetary nebula
NGC 1365 - the Great Barred Spiral Galaxy
NGC 1377 - an S0 galaxy that contains a very young starburst
NGC 1381 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 1399 - a galaxy in the core of the Fornax cluster

1400-1499

NGC 1404 - an elliptical galaxy in Fornax
NGC 1427 - an irregular galaxy
NGC 1432 - an object in the Pleiades
NGC 1435 - a reflection nebula in the Pleiades
NGC 1491 - an emission nebula in Perseus
NGC 1499 - the California Nebula

1500-1599

NGC 1501 - an object
NGC 1502 - an open cluster in Camelopardalis
NGC 1510 - a dwarf galaxy interacting with NGC 1512
NGC 1512 - a spiral galaxy in Horologium
NGC 1514 - a planetary nebula in Taurus
NGC 1530 - a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis
NGC 1531 - a companion galaxy to NGC 1532
NGC 1532 - a galaxy
NGC 1535 - a nebula in Eridanus
NGC 1559 - a galaxy
NGC 1560 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 1566 - a Seyfert galaxy in Dorado
NGC 1569 - an irregular galaxy in Camelopardalis
NGC 1579 - a diffuse nebula in Perseus

1600-1699

NGC 1637 - a spiral galaxy

1700-1799

NGC 1705 - an irregular galaxy and dwarf galaxy about 2,000 light years across
NGC 1714, NGC 1715 - a faint nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NGC 1723 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 1725 - a galaxy
NGC 1784 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 1788 - a reflection nebula in Orion

1800-1899

NGC 1808 - a Seyfert galaxy
NGC 1818 - a young globular cluster
NGC 1850 - a double star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NGC 1851 - a globular cluster in Columba
NGC 1857 - an open cluster in Auriga
NGC 1872 - an open cluster in Dorado

1900-1999

NGC 1904 - M79, a globular cluster in Lepus
NGC 1907 - an open cluster in Auriga
NGC 1912 - M38, an open cluster in Auriga
NGC 1931 - a nebula in Auriga
NGC 1952 - M1, the Crab Nebula
NGC 1960 - M36, an open cluster in Auriga
NGC 1961 - a disturbed spiral galaxy located in Camelopardalis
NGC 1973, NGC 1975 and NGC 1977 - a reflection nebula in Orion
NGC 1976 - M42, the Orion Nebula, in Orion
NGC 1982 - M43, de Mairan's Nebula, in Orion
NGC 1999 - a reflection nebula in Orion

2000-2999

2000-2099

NGC 2014 - a nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud, also known as Heinze 55
NGC 2022 - a nebula
NGC 2023 - a blue reflection nebula near the Horsehead Nebula
NGC 2024 - the Flame Nebula, near the Horsehead Nebula
NGC 2043 - a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis
NGC 2068 - M78, a diffuse nebula in Orion
NGC 2070 - the Tarantula Nebula
NGC 2080 - the Ghost Head Nebula, in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NGC 2099 - M37, an open cluster in Auriga

2100-2199

NGC 2146 - an irregularly-shaped galaxy
NGC 2158 - an open cluster in Gemini
NGC 2168 - M35, an open cluster in Gemini
NGC 2169 - an open cluster in Orion
NGC 2174 - an emission nebula in Orion
NGC 2175 - an open cluster in Orion
NGC 2194 - an open cluster

2200-2299

NGC 2204 - an open cluster in Canis Major
NGC 2207 - a large spiral galaxy
NGC 2237 - the Rosette Nebula, in Monoceros
NGC 2238 - a part of the Rosette Nebula
NGC 2239 - a part of the Rosette Nebula
NGC 2244 - an open cluster embedded in the Rosette Nebula
NGC 2246 - a part of the Rosette Nebula
NGC 2261 - a variable nebula
NGC 2264 - the Cone Nebula and the Christmas Tree Cluster, in Monoceros
NGC 2266 - an open cluster in Gemini
NGC 2276 - an irregular spiral galaxy
NGC 2287 - M41, an open cluster in Canis Major
NGC 2298 - a globular cluster in Puppis

2300-2399

NGC 2300 - an elliptical galaxy, and sister to NGC 2276
NGC 2323 - M50, an open cluster in Monoceros
NGC 2336 - a large spiral galaxy in the direction of Polaris
NGC 2346 - a planetary nebula in Monoceros
NGC 2349 - an open cluster in Monoceros
NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet, a nebula
NGC 2360 - an open cluster in Canis Major
NGC 2362 - an open cluster in Canis Major, sometimes called the Mexican Jumping Star
NGC 2392 - the Eskimo Nebula

2400-2499

NGC 2403 - a spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis
NGC 2409 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 2419 - the Intergalactic Tramp, also called the Intergalactic Wanderer, a globular cluster in Lynx
NGC 2422 - M47, an open cluster in Puppis
NGC 2437 - M46, an open cluster in Puppis
NGC 2438 - a planetary nebula in Puppis
NGC 2440 - a planetary nebula
NGC 2442 - a spiral galaxy in Volans
NGC 2447 - M93, an open cluster in Puppis
NGC 2451 - an open cluster in Puppis
NGC 2460 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 2477 - an open cluster in Puppis

2500-2599

NGC 2500 - a galaxy
NGC 2516 - an open cluster
NGC 2537 - a galaxy
NGC 2541 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 2546 - an open cluster
NGC 2547 - an open cluster
NGC 2548 - M48, an open cluster in Hydra
NGC 2552 - a galaxy

2600-2699

NGC 2632 - M44, the Beehive Cluster, also known as Praesepe, in Cancer
NGC 2682 - M67, an open cluster in Cancer
NGC 2683 - a spiral galaxy

2700-2799

NGC 2715 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 2736 - the Pencil Nebula, a supernova remnant in Vela
NGC 2775 - a tightly-wound spiral galaxy
NGC 2787 - a lenticular galaxy
NGC 2798 - a spiral galaxy that is interacting with NGC 2799
NGC 2799 - an irregular galaxy that is interacting with NGC 2798

2800-2899

NGC 2818 - an open cluster
NGC 2818A - a planetary nebula
NGC 2841 - a tightly-wound spiral galaxy, slightly larger than the Milky Way
NGC 2859 - a lenticular galaxy in Leo Minor

2900-2999

NGC 2903 - a spiral galaxy in Leo
NGC 2915 - a blue dwarf galaxy with extended HI spiral formation
NGC 2935 - a dim spiral galaxy in Hydra
NGC 2964 - a galaxy
NGC 2968 - a galaxy
NGC 2976 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 2997 - a spiral galaxy in Antlia

3000-3999

3300-3399

NGC 3310 - a starburst galaxy in Ursa Major
NGC 3311 - an elliptical galaxy in Hydra
NGC 3312 - a spiral galaxy in Hydra
NGC 3314 - a pair of overlapping spiral galaxies in Hydra
NGC 3351 - M95, a spiral galaxy in Leo
NGC 3368 - M96, a galaxy in Leo
NGC 3370 - a spiral galaxy in Leo
NGC 3372 - the Keyhole Nebula, in Carina
NGC 3379 - M105, a galaxy in Leo
NGC 3384 - a lenticular galaxy in Leo

3400-3499

NGC 3486 - a spiral galaxy in Leo Minor

3500-3599

NGC 3516 - a galaxy in Ursa Major
NGC 3521 - a spiral galaxy in Leo
NGC 3532 - The Wishing Well Cluster, an open cluster in Carina
NGC 3556 - M108, a galaxy in Ursa Major
NGC 3576 - a nebula in Carina
NGC 3587 - M97, the Owl Nebula, in Ursa Major
NGC 3596 - a spiral galaxy in Leo

3600-3699

NGC 3603 - a globular cluster in Carina
NGC 3623 - M65, a galaxy in Leo
NGC 3627 - M66, a galaxy in Leo
NGC 3628 - a spiral galaxy in Leo
NGC 3690 - one of a pair of galaxies in Ursa Major

3700-3799

NGC 3766 - an open cluster

3800-3899

NGC 3877 - a spiral galaxy in Ursa Major

3900-3999

NGC 3949 - a spiral galaxy in Ursa Major
NGC 3953 - a barred spiral galaxy in Ursa Major
NGC 3982 - a spiral galaxy in Ursa Major
NGC 3992 - M109, a galaxy in Ursa Major

4000-4999

4000-4099

NGC 4013 - a spiral galaxy in Ursa Major
NGC 4027 - a distorted spiral galaxy
NGC 4038 - the Antennae Galaxies, a collided galaxy in Corvus
NGC 4039 - the Antennae Galaxies, a collided galaxy in Corvus.
NGC 4088 - galaxy in Ursa Major

4100-4199

NGC 4192 - M98, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster

4200-4299

NGC 4214 - a galaxy
NGC 4216 - a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4254 - M99, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4258 - M106, a galaxy in Canes Venatici
NGC 4261 - an active elliptical galaxy in Virgo

4300-4399

NGC 4303 - M61, a large spiral galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4314 - a barred spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices
NGC 4321 - M100, a spiral galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4374 - M84, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4382 - M85, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4395 - a galaxy

4400-4499

NGC 4406 - M86, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4414 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 4435 - a galaxy forming a pair with NGC 4438
NGC 4438 - a galaxy forming a pair with NGC 4435
NGC 4463 - an open cluster in Musca
NGC 4472 - M49, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4486 - M87, the Virgo A Galaxy, a giant elliptical galaxy in the Virgo cluster

4500-4599

NGC 4501 - M88, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4526 - a spiral galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4548 - M91, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4552 - M89, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4555 - an isolated elliptical galaxy in Coma Berenices
NGC 4559 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 4565 - a spiral galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4567 and NGC 4568 - a pair of galaxies in the Virgo cluster that are either passing very near one another or will collide, sometimes referred to as the Siamese Twins
NGC 4569 - M90, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4579 - M58, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4590 - M68, a globular cluster in Hydra
NGC 4594 - M104, the Sombrero Galaxy

4600-4699

NGC 4618 - an irregular galaxy interacting with NGC 4625
NGC 4621 - M59, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4622 - a backwards-rotating spiral galaxy in Centaurus
NGC 4625 - an irregular galaxy interacting with NGC 4618
NGC 4627 - a dwarf elliptical galaxy that is possibly interacting with NGC 4631
NGC 4631 - an edge-on spiral galaxy
NGC 4649 - M60, a galaxy in the Virgo cluster
NGC 4650A - a "polar ring" galaxy
NGC 4656 and NGC 4657 - interacting galaxies in Canes Venatici
NGC 4676 - (The Mice), interacting galaxies in Sculptor

4700-4799

NGC 4725 - a spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices
NGC 4736 - M94, a galaxy in Canes Venatici
NGC 4755 - an open cluster in Crux, sometimes called the Jewel Box or the Kappa Crucis Cluster

4800-4899

NGC 4826 - M64, the Black Eye Galaxy, in Coma Berenices
NGC 4833 - a globular cluster
NGC 4881 - a giant elliptical galaxy in the Coma Cluster

4900-4999

NGC 4945 - a spiral galaxy

5000-5999

5000-5099

NGC 5024 - M53, a globular cluster in Coma Berenices
NGC 5055 - M63, the Sunflower Galaxy, in Canes Venatici
NGC 5078 - a lenticular galaxy
NGC 5090 and NGC 5091 - colliding galaxies in Centaurus

5100-5199

NGC 5102 - a galaxy in Centaurus
NGC 5128 - Centaurus A, a peculiar galaxy that is the strongest nearby source of radio waves
NGC 5139 - the globular cluster Omega Centauri
NGC 5164 - a galaxy in Ursa Major
NGC 5189 - a planetary nebula
NGC 5194 - M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy, in Canes Venatici
NGC 5195 - a sister galaxy to the Whirlpool Galaxy

5200-5299

NGC 5236 - M83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, in Hydra
NGC 5253 - a galaxy in Centaurus
NGC 5272 - M3, a globular cluster in Canes Venatici

5300-5399

NGC 5398 - a spiral galaxy

5400-5499

NGC 5408 - a galaxy in Centaurus
NGC 5457 - M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, in Ursa Major
NGC 5466 - a loose globular cluster in Boötes
NGC 5474 - an irregular spiral galaxy near M101

5500-5599

NGC 5548 - a Seyfert galaxy in Boötes

5600-5699

5700-5799

NGC 5749 - an open cluster in Lupus

5800-5899

NGC 5822 - an open cluster in Lupus
NGC 5824 - a globular cluster in Lupus
NGC 5866 - a lenticular galaxy in Draco
NGC 5882 - a planetary nebula in Lupus

5900-5999

NGC 5904 - M5, a globular cluster in Serpens
NGC 5921 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 5962 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 5964 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 5986 - a globular cluster in Lupus

6000-6999

6000-6099

NGC 6027 - the brightest member in the galaxy cluster Seyfert's Sextet
NGC 6087 - an open cluster in Norma
NGC 6093 - M80, a globular cluster in Scorpius

6100-6199

NGC 6121 - M4, a globular cluster in Scorpius
NGC 6152 - an open cluster about a billion years old
NGC 6164, NGC 6165 - a nebula-like object surrounding star HD 148937
NGC 6171 - M107, a very loose globular cluster in Ophiuchus
NGC 6188 - a reflection nebula
NGC 6193 - a nebula

6200-6299

NGC 6205 - M13, a globular cluster in Hercules
NGC 6218 - M12, a globular cluster in Ophiuchus
NGC 6231 - a cluster in Scorpius
NGC 6240 - the Starfish Galaxy
NGC 6242 - a cluster in Scorpius
NGC 6254 - M10, a globular cluster in Ophiuchus
NGC 6266 - M62, a globular cluster in Ophiuchus
NGC 6273 - M19, a globular cluster in Ophiuchus

6300-6399

NGC 6302 - a planetary nebula
NGC 6333 - M9, a globular cluster in Ophiuchus
NGC 6334 - a nebula
NGC 6341 - M92, a globular cluster in Hercules
NGC 6357 - a nebula
NGC 6397 - a globular cluster in Ara

6400-6499

NGC 6402 - M14, a globular cluster in Ophiuchus
NGC 6405 - M6, the Butterfly Cluster, in Scorpius
NGC 6475 - M7, Ptolemy's Cluster, in Scorpius
NGC 6494 - M23, an open cluster in Sagittarius

6500-6599

NGC 6514 - M20, the Trifid Nebula, in Sagittarius
NGC 6520 - an open cluster
NGC 6522 - a globular cluster in Baade's Window
NGC 6523 - M8, the Lagoon Nebula, in Sagittarius
NGC 6530 - an open cluster
NGC 6531 - M21, an open cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6537 - the Red Spider Nebula, in Sagittarius
NGC 6543 - the Cat's Eye Nebula, in Draco
NGC 6559 - an emission nebula in Sagittarius
NGC 6589 - a blue reflection nebula
NGC 6590 - a blue reflection nebula

6600-6699

NGC 6603 - part of M24
NGC 6611 - M16, the Eagle Nebula, in Serpens
NGC 6613 - M18, an open cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6618 - M17, the Omega Nebula, in Sagittarius
NGC 6626 - M28, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6633 - an open cluster
NGC 6637 - M69, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6656 - M22, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6681 - M70, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6694 - M26, an open cluster in Scutum

6700-6799

NGC 6705 - M11, the Wild Duck Cluster, in Scutum
NGC 6709 - an open cluster in Aquila
NGC 6712 - globular cluster
NGC 6715 - M54, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6720 - M57, the Ring Nebula, in Lyra
NGC 6723 - a globular cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6726, NGC 6727, NGC 6729 - the Corona Australis Nebula
NGC 6744 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 6745 - two collided galaxies in Lyra
NGC 6751 - a planetary nebula in Aquila
NGC 6752 - a globular cluster in Pavo
NGC 6755 - an open cluster in Aquila
NGC 6760 - a globular cluster in Aquila
NGC 6779 - M56, a globular cluster in Lyra
NGC 6781 - a planetary nebula in Aquila
NGC 6791 - an open cluster in Lyra

6800-6899

NGC 6803 - a planetary nebula in Aquila
NGC 6809 - M55, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6822 - Barnard's Galaxy, in Sagittarius
NGC 6838 - M71, a globular cluster in Sagitta
NGC 6853 - M27, the Dumbbell Nebula, in Vulpecula
NGC 6864 - M75, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
NGC 6872 - a spiral galaxy in Pavo that is interacting with IC 4970
NGC 6888 - the Crescent Nebula, in Cygnus
NGC 6891 - a planetary nebula in Delphinus

6900-6999

NGC 6913 - M29, an open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 6914 - a nebula
NGC 6934 - a globular cluster in Delphinus
NGC 6946 - a spiral galaxy in Cepheus
NGC 6960 - a supernova remnant in Cygnus, part of the Cygnus Loop (Veil Nebula)
NGC 6981 - M72, a globular cluster in Aquarius
NGC 6994 - M73, an object in Aquarius
NGC 6995 - part of the Veil Nebula, in Cygnus

7000-7840

7000-7099

NGC 7000 - the North America Nebula, in Cygnus
NGC 7006 - a globular cluster in Delphinus
NGC 7009 - the Saturn Nebula, a planetary nebula in Aquarius
NGC 7027 - a planetary nebula
NGC 7078 - M15, a globular cluster in Pegasus
NGC 7089 - M2, a globular cluster in Aquarius
NGC 7092 - M39, an open cluster in Cygnus
NGC 7099 - M30, a globular cluster in Capricornus

7100-7199

NGC 7129 - a nebula in Cepheus
NGC 7142 - an open cluster in Cepheus

7200-7299

NGC 7217 - a tightly-wound spiral galaxy
NGC 7293 - the Helix Nebula, a planetary nebula in Aquarius

7300-7399

NGC 7314 - a Seyfert galaxy
NGC 7318A, NGC 7318B - two galaxies in Stephan's Quintet
NGC 7319 - a spiral galaxy
NGC 7320 - a galaxy, part of Stephan's Quintet
NGC 7320C - a galaxy, formerly part of Stephan's Quintet
NGC 7331 - a large spiral galaxy near Stephan's Quintet
NGC 7380 - an open cluster

7400-7499

NGC 7479 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus

7500-7599

NGC 7510 - an open cluster in Cepheus

7600-7699

NGC 7654 - M52, an open cluster in Cassiopeia

7700-7799

NGC 7742 - a Type 2 Seyfert galaxy in Pegasus
NGC 7752 - an irregular galaxy in Pegasus
NGC 7753 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
NGC 7789 - an open cluster
NGC 7793 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor

7800-7840

NGC 7814 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus

A detailed list of NGC-objects can be found on [de] (in German).

External links

[The New General Catalogue Online] - official site maintained by the NGC/IC Project.
[List of NGC objects @ SEDS]
[List of NGC objects @ The Electronic Sky]

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