NGC 1333 · nebula

NGC 1333

NGC 1333 is a reflection nebula located in the northern constellation Perseus, positioned next to the southern constellation border with Taurus and Aries.

RA03h 29m 16sDec+31° 22' 58"

Image: NASA, ESA, and STScI.

Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: NGC 1333
All designations: NGC 1333
Object type: Nebula
Constellation: Perseus
Best viewing: Autumn · Winter

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 03h 29m 16s
Declination (J2000): +31° 22' 58"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: 980 ly

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Visibility tonight

The science

NGC 1333 is a reflection nebula located in the northern constellation Perseus, positioned next to the southern constellation border with Taurus and Aries. It was first discovered by German astronomer Eduard Schönfeld in 1855. 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. Estimates of the distance to this nebula range from 980–1,140 ly (300–350 pc).

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