Astronomy:NGC 2078

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Short description: Emission nebula in the constellation Dorado
NGC 2078
Emission nebula
NGC 2078 DSS.jpg
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension 05h 39m 54s
Declination−69° 44′ 54″
Distance160,000 ly
ConstellationDorado
DesignationsESO 57-EN10
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 2078 is an emission nebula with an apparent magnitude of 10.9, located in the constellation Dorado. It was discovered on September 24, 1826, by James Dunlop.[1]

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category:Dorado