NGC 2071

NGC 2071
Reflection nebula
NGC 2071 is the nebula at the top of this image captured using the Wide Field Imager camera on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at the La Silla Observatory. The bright nebula in the centre is Messier 78.
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension05h 47m 07.2s[1]
Declination+00° 17′ 39″[1]
Distance1,300 ly   (About 400 pc)
Apparent dimensions (V)7.0' × 5.0'[1]
ConstellationOrion
Physical characteristics
Dimensions4 ly
DesignationsLBN 938
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 2071 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered on January 1, 1784, by William Herschel.[1] It is part of a group of nebulae that also includes Messier 78, NGC 2064, and NGC 2067.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas: NGC Objects: NGC 2050 - 2099". cseligman.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.


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