NGC 1999
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| NGC 1999 | |
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
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| Type | Reflection |
| Right ascension | 05h 36m 27.00s |
| Declination | -06° 43′ 18.0″ |
| Distance | 1,500 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | ?? |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.5 arcmins |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | ~0.3 ly |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
| Notable features | - |
| See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
NGC 1999 is a dust filled bright nebula. It is a reflection nebula, and shines from the light of the variable star V380. It is located 1,500 light-years away from Earth[1] in the constellation Orion.
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