NGC (New General Catalogue)

The New General Catalogue (NGC) is a comprehensive list of astronomical objects beyond our solar system, such as galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae. Created in the late 19th century by astronomer John Louis Emil Dreyer, the NGC contains over 7,800 entries, each designated with a unique number. It serves as a key reference for astronomers and enthusiasts, facilitating the study and identification of these celestial objects. The catalogue has undergone several updates and expansions, but it remains widely used in the field of astronomy today.