NGC 16 is a

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located in the

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constellation. It was discovered on September 8, 1784, by

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. In the ''Webb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbook'', the visual appearance of NGC 16 is described as follows:

Round, with a slightly brighter centre; the outer nebulosity is of uniform surface brightness.

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