| Reflection nebula | |
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Reflection nebula NGC 1985 (Isaac Newton Telescope)
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| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h37m 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 as 2MASS J05374779+3159200) is a small, bright reflection nebula located in the constellation Auriga. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 13, 1790.[5] It has an apparent magnitude of 12.8 and its size is 0.68′.[2]
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