NGC 2064

NGC 2064
Reflection nebula
A image showing NGC 2064
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension05h 46m 18.4s[1]
Declination00° 00′ 21″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)8.2
Apparent dimensions (V)1.0' x 1.0'[1]
ConstellationOrion
DesignationsLBN 1627
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 2064 (also designated as LBN 1627) is a reflection nebula that is located 1600 light years away from earth[2] in the constellation Orion. It was discovered on January 11, 1864 by Heinrich d'Arrest.[1] It is part of a group of nebulae that includes Messier 78, NGC 2071 and NGC 2067. Objects that appear close to NGC 2064 from our perspective include the Spirograph nebula, Horsehead nebula, Flame nebula, Rosette nebula and the Orion nebula.[3] This object has a magnitude of 8.2.[4]

  1. ^ a b c d Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas: NGC Objects: NGC 2050 - 2099". cseligman.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  2. ^ admin (2015-08-01). "NGC 2064 Archives". Messier Objects. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  3. ^ Rojas, Sebastián García. "Bright nebula NGC 2064 - Bright Nebula in Orion Constellation". Telescopius. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  4. ^ "ngc2064". deepskys.com. Retrieved 2023-10-27.