Reflection nebula | |
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Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Subtype | variable nebula |
Right ascension | 05h 46m 14s[1] |
Declination | −00° 05′ 48″[1] |
Distance | 1,600[1] ly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 15-16[1] |
Apparent diameter | 1.3 x 0.95 arc min[1] |
Constellation | Orion[1] |
Designations | EQ J054614-00058[1] |
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.[2]