NGC 2071
Reflection nebula in the constellation Orion
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NGC 2071 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered on January 1, 1784, by William Herschel.[1] It is part of a group of nebulae that also includes Messier 78, NGC 2064, and NGC 2067.
| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
NGC 2071 is the nebula at the top of this image captured using the Wide Field Imager camera on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at the La Silla Observatory. The bright nebula in the centre is Messier 78. | |
| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 47m 07.2s[1] |
| Declination | +00° 17′ 39″[1] |
| Distance | 1,300 ly (About 400 pc) |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 7.0' × 5.0'[1] |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 4 ly |
| Designations | LBN 938 |
The star HD 290861 is located in the center of NGC 2071. It is the illuminating star of this reflection nebula. The region contains several Herbig-Haro objects, indicating ongoing star-formation.[2]
