McNeil's Nebula

McNeil's Nebula
Reflection nebula
McNeil's Nebula in 2011 (upper) and 2006 (lower)
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Subtypevariable nebula
Right ascension05h 46m 14s
Declination−00° 05′ 48″
Distance1,600 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)15-16
Apparent diameter1.3 x 0.95 arc min
ConstellationOrion
DesignationsEQ J054614-00058

McNeil's Nebula is a variable nebula discovered January 23, 2004 by Jay McNeil of Paducah, Kentucky. It is illuminated by the star V1647 Ori.

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