NGC 1973, NGC 1975 and NGC 1977
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NGC 1973, NGC 1975 and NGC 1977 | |
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
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Type | Reflection Nebula |
Right ascension | 05h 35m 15.45s |
Declination | -4 48' 23′ 06.7" |
Distance | 1,500 ly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.0 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 40'x25'(1977) arcmins |
Constellation | Orion |
Physical characteristics | |
Radius | ~7.5 ly(1977),2 ly(1975),1 ly(1973) |
Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
NGC 1973/5/7 is a reflection nebula 1/2 degree northeast of the Orion Nebula. The three NGC objects are divided by darker regions.