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'''NGC 1976''' | '''NGC 1976''', also known as '''M 42''', the '''Orion Nebula''' or the '''Great Nebula in Orion''', is an [[emission nebula]] located in the constellation [[Orion]]. | ||
{{Infobox NGCobject | {{Infobox NGCobject | ||
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| type = [[Emission nebula]] | | type = [[Emission nebula]] | ||
| epoch = 2000.0 | | epoch = 2000.0 | ||
| ra = | | ra = | ||
| de = | | de = | ||
| app_size = | | app_size = | ||
| app_mag = | | app_mag = | ||
| distance_ly = | | distance_ly = | ||
| const = Orion | | const = Orion | ||
| radius_ly = | | radius_ly = | ||
| redshift = | | redshift = | ||
| other = | | other = Great Nebula in Orion, M 42, Orion Nebula | ||
| source = | | source = | ||
| org_source = | | org_source = | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
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=== Location === | === Location === | ||
It | It lies to the south of [[Orion]]'s Belt, visible to the naked eye. It includes the [[Trapezium]], the quadruple star [[Theta Orionis]] (θ Orionis). It is the closest region of star formation to Earth. | ||
=== Scientific research === | === Scientific research === | ||
Latest revision as of 12:35, 5 January 2008
NGC 1976, also known as M 42, the Orion Nebula or the Great Nebula in Orion, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Orion.
| NGC 1976 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data: 2000.0 epoch | |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Type | Emission nebula |
| Other designations | Great Nebula in Orion, M 42, Orion Nebula |
Appearance
Location
It lies to the south of Orion's Belt, visible to the naked eye. It includes the Trapezium, the quadruple star Theta Orionis (θ Orionis). It is the closest region of star formation to Earth.