IC 447
| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
This is IC 447. The dark nebula near the center is cataloged as IC 2169. | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 06h 31m 12.0s |
| Declination | +10° 02′ 00″ |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | ~25 arcminutes dia. |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 0.25 x 0.9 ly |
| Designations | Dreyer's Nebula, IC 447, IC 2169 |
IC 447 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Monoceros. It includes several massive B-type stars and forms one end of the Monoceros R1 star-forming filament, with IC 446 at the opposite end. IC 447 may have been formed by more massive members of the young open cluster Collinder 95.