| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
 NGC 2064 | |
| Observation data:J2000.0epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 46m 18.4s[1] |
| Declination | 00° 00′ 21″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 8.2 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.0' x 1.0'[1] |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Designations | LBN 1627 |
| See also:Lists of nebulae | |
NGC 2064 (also designated asLBN 1627) is areflection nebula that is located 1600light years away fromearth[2] in theconstellationOrion. It was discovered on January 11, 1864, byHeinrich d'Arrest.[1] It is part of a group of nebulae that includesMessier 78,NGC 2071 andNGC 2067. Objects that appear close to NGC 2064 from our perspective include theSpirograph nebula,Horsehead nebula,Flame nebula,Rosette nebula and theOrion nebula.[3] This object has a magnitude of 8.2.[4]
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