NGC 1333 - Reflection Nebula in Perseus
Taken by Thomas Wildoner on December 15, 2023 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2024:01:24 09:46:54
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NGC 1333 is a reflection nebula located in the northern constellation Perseus. The nebula is visible as a hazy patch in a small telescope, while a larger aperture will show a pair of dark nebulae designated Barnard 1 and Barnard 2. It is associated with a dark cloud L1450 (Barnard 205). Estimates of the distance to this nebula range from 980–1,140 ly.
This nebula is in the western part of the Perseus molecular cloud and is a young region of very active star formation, being one of the best-studied objects of its type. It contains a fairly typical hierarchy of star clusters that are still embedded in the molecular cloud in which they formed.
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension: 03h 29m 11.3s
Declination: +31° 18′ 36″
Distance: 967 ly
Apparent magnitude (V): 5.6
Apparent dimensions (V): 6′ x 3′
Constellation: Perseus
Photographer's website:
https://thedarksideobservatory.com
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