NGC 1985
NGC 1985 (also known as 2MASS J05374779+3159200) is a small, bright reflection nebula located in the Auriga. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 13, 1790.[5] It has an Apparent Magnitude of 12.8 and its size is 0.68.[2]
| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
 Reflection nebula NGC 1985 | |
| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 37m 47.8s[1] |
| Declination | +31° 59′ 20″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.8[2] |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 0.68[2] |
| Designations | 2MASS J05374779+3159200[3], PK 176 + 0.1, CS = 13.6[2], GC 1188, h 359, H 3.865.[4] |
References
- "NED results for object NGC 1985*". NED. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "Object: NGC 1985 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "NGC1985". LEDA. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "NGC 1985". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "NGC 1985". cseligman. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
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