NGC 1491
NGC 1491 is a bright nebula in the constellation of Perseus. It is also known as LBN 704.[1]
| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
 The nebula NGC 1491 Credit: Chuck Ayoub/Captured in Ha and OIII | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Subtype | H II region |
| Right ascension | 04h 03m 15.9s[1] |
| Declination | +51° 18′ 54″[1] |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Designations | Ced 25, LBN 704, LBN 706, Sharpless 2-206[1] |
Image gallery
Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona
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gollark: I think red dwarves are the only ones which cool over time - the sun gets hotter/brighter.
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References
- "NGC 1491". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
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