Bernes 149

Bernes 149 (also known as GN 16.05.2) is a reflection nebula located in the Lupus 3 dark molecular cloud, a star-forming region situated on the border between the constellations of Lupus and Scorpius. It is part of a larger complex of dark clouds known for active low-mass star formation. The nebula scatters light from nearby young stars, giving it a distinctive blue appearance due to the preferential scattering of shorter wavelengths by interstellar dust.^{[2][3][4][5][6]} The nebula is illuminated by two bright stars V856 Scorpii (A9V)^[7] and V1027 Scorpii (A0/3III).^[8] Notable object within the region is Herbig-Haro (HH) object, HH 78.^[9][10][11]

Right ascension16^h 08^m 34.00^s[1]

Declination−39° 05′ 36.0″^[1]

ConstellationLupus
Scorpius

DesignationsBernes 149, GN 16.05.2^[1]

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Bernes 149

Nebula
Reflection Nebula
Image of Bernes 149
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension	16h 08m 34.00s[1]
Declination	−39° 05′ 36.0″[1]
Constellation	Lupus Scorpius
Designations	Bernes 149, GN 16.05.2[1]
See also: Lists of nebulae

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