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NGC 6751 is a compact planetary nebula located in the direction of the Aquila constellation. This object, sometimes referred to in popular sources as the Eye of Heaven, lies approximately 6,500 light years from Earth. The nebula formed when the outer layers of a central white dwarf star were ejected into space during the final stages of its life. Physical and Structural Properties NGC 6751 is a classic example of a planetary nebula with a bipolar morphology. Examination of its overall structure