Messier 78
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| Distance to Earth | 1,600 light years |
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| Radius | 5 light years |
| Magnitude | 8. 3 |
| Coordinates | RA 5h 46m 47s | Dec +0° 0′ 50″ |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Distance | 1,350 ly (415 pc) ly |
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| ID | 2439661 |
About Messier 78
Messier 78 or M 78, also known as NGC 2068, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780 and included by Charles Messier in his catalog of comet-like objects that same year.
Messier 78 Photos
