Reflection nebula | |
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![]() Reflection nebula NGC 1985 (Isaac Newton Telescope) | |
Observation data:J2000.0epoch | |
Right ascension | 05h 37m 47.8s[1] |
Declination | +31° 59′ 20″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.8[2] |
Constellation | Auriga |
Physical characteristics | |
Dimensions | 0.68′[2] |
Designations | 2MASS J05374779+3159200,[3] PK 176 + 0.1, CS = 13.6,[2] GC 1188, h 359, H 3.865.[4] |
See also:Lists of nebulae |
NGC 1985 (also known as2MASS J05374779+3159200) is a small, brightreflection nebula located in the constellationAuriga. It was discovered byWilliam Herschel on December 13, 1790.[5] It has anapparent magnitude of 12.8 and its size is0.68′.[2]
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