Astronomy:IC 434

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Short description: Emission nebula in the constellation Orion
IC 434
Emission nebula
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IC 434 is found behind the Horsehead Nebula
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension 05h 41m 00s
Declination−02° 30′ 00″
Distance1,500 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)7.3
Apparent dimensions (V)Visible dimensions Largest diameter: 60.00 µm. Smallest diameter: 10.00 µm.
ConstellationOrion
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude (V)Видимая магнитуда (В) 11,0 (B-диапазон)
See also: Lists of nebulae

IC 434 is a bright emission nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered on February 1, 1786 by William Herschel. The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula silhouetted against it.[1]

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