Reflection nebula | |
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Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 16h11m 58.6s |
Declination | −19° 27′ 17″ |
Distance | 400 ly |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Physical characteristics | |
Radius | 40 ly |
Designations | IC 4592, Blue Horsehead Nebula |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
IC 4592 (also known as the Blue Horsehead Nebula) is a reflection nebula in the Scorpius constellation that is lit by Nu Scorpii.
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