NGC 2064
Reflection nebula | |
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Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
Right ascension | 05h 46m 18.4s[1] |
Declination | 00° 00′ 21″[1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.0' x 1.0'[1] |
Constellation | Orion |
Designations | LBN 1627 |
NGC 2064 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered on January 11, 1864 by Heinrich d'Arrest.[1] It is part of a group of nebulae, that also includes Messier 78, NGC 2071 and NGC 2067.
External links[]
- The Interactive NGC Catalog Online: NGC 2064
- NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database: NGC 2064
- Media related to NGC 2064 at Wikimedia Commons
References[]
- ^ a b c d Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas: NGC Objects: NGC 2050 - 2099". cseligman.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
Categories:
- Reflection nebulae
- Orion (constellation)
- Orion Molecular Cloud Complex
- NGC objects
- Nebula stubs