NGC 1973
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 1973, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 1973
| Type | Bright Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7 |
| Size | 5' x 5' |
| Right Ascension | 5h 35' 4.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 4° 43' 54" S |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Description | *8, 9 inv in neb |
| Classification | E |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 7, 2018 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 92x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 20%
Small, 2' across, faint, round, surrounds variable star KX Ori (6.9 to 8.1 mag), part of the larger NGC1977 complex
Other Data Sources for NGC 1973
Nearby objects for NGC 1973
21 objects found within 60'
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NGC 1973