NGC 1982 – De Mairan’s Nebula


M43, NGC 1982

Distance: 1300ly

This is physically a part of the Orion nebula. I particularly like the dust lane that runs through it. The gas is ionized by the bright star in the center.

Observed:

  • 2-12-2023
  • 2-13-2023
  • 3-30-2023
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