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[1]
Declination−00° 05′ 48″[1]
Distance1,600[1] ly
Apparent magnitude (V)15-16[1]
Apparent diameter1.3 x 0.95 arc min[1]
ConstellationOrion[1]
DesignationsEQ J054614-00058[1]
See also: Lists of nebulae

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]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Frommert, Hartmut; Kronberg, Christine. "McNeil's Nebula near M78". Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  2. ^ "V1647 Ori". Simbad. Retrieved July 10, 2019.