McNeil's Nebula

McNeil's Nebula, discovered by amateur astronomy Jay McNeil on 23 January 2004, is a reflection nebula surrounding a newborn star.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:mcneil
Type:Observation
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:18
Size:1615 x 958 px

About the Object

Name:McNeil's Nebula
Type:Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Reflection
Distance:1300 light years
Constellation:Orion
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 46 12.58
Position (Dec):0° 4' 33.44"
Field of view:6.78 x 4.02 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.2° left of vertical