| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
 McNeil's Nebula in 2011 (upper) and 2006 (lower) | |
| 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]
- ^ a b c d e f g Frommert, Hartmut; Kronberg, Christine. "McNeil's Nebula near M78". Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "V1647 Ori". Simbad. Retrieved July 10, 2019.