NGC 1973, NGC 1975 and NGC 1977

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NGC 1973, NGC 1975 and NGC 1977
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
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
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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.

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