The M42 Orion Nebula is located in the Orion constelation
Designations | M42, NGC 1976, Orion Nebula |
Object Type | Diffuse nebula |
Constellation | Orion |
Apparent Magnitude | +3 |
Apparent Size (V) | 65 x 60 arc min |
Distance | 1270 light years |
Size | 12 ly |
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