NGC_2071 Knowpia

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 ascension	05h 47m 07.2s
Declination	+00° 17′ 39″
Distance	1,300 ly (About 400 pc)
Apparent dimensions (V)	7.0' × 5.0'
Constellation	Orion
Physical characteristics
Dimensions	4 ly
Designations	LBN 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 edit

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