Reflection nebula | |
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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.[1] 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.[2] IC 447 may have been formed by more massive members of the young open cluster Collinder 95.[3]