Name: | Orion Nebula |
Type: | Nebula |
Messier: | 42 |
NGC: | 1976 |
Magnitude: | 4.0 |
Right Ascention: | 5h35.4m |
Declination: | -5 27' |
Constellation: | Orion |
Viewing Info: | Brightest nebula and is thus very easy to see. Just point at Orion's belt. Telescopes should be able to resolve 4 stars which illuminate the nebula called the Trapezium.
Observation Log on Orion |