NGC 2078
Emission nebula in the constellation Dorado
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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]
| Emission nebula | |
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| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 39m 54s |
| Declination | −69° 44′ 54″ |
| Distance | 160,000 ly |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Designations | ESO 57-EN10 |