NGC 1999
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NGC 1999 |
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
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| Type: | Reflection |
| Right ascension: | 05h 36m 27.00s |
| Declination: | -06° 43′ 18.0″ |
| Distance: | 1,500 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | ?? |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 1.5 arcmins |
| Constellation: | Orion |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius: | ~0.3 ly |
| Absolute magnitude (V): | - |
| Notable features: | - |
| Other designations: | |
| See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
NGC 1999 is a dust filled bright nebula. It is a reflection nebula, and shines from the light of the variable star V380. It is located 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Orion.
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