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IC 434, the Horsehead Nebula in Orion. LRGBHa image by W4SM with 17" PlaneWave CDK
IC 434 is a bright emission nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered on February 1, 1786 by William Herschel. The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula silhouetted against it.[1]
Emission nebula | |
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Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
Right ascension | 05h 41m 00s |
Declination | −02° 30′ 00″ |
Distance | 1,500 ly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.3 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | Visible dimensions Largest diameter: 60.00 µm. Smallest diameter: 10.00 µm. |
Constellation | Orion |
Physical characteristics | |
Absolute magnitude (V) | Видимая магнитуда (В) 11,0 (B-диапазон) |