[M43 image]

NGC 1982 = M43

Bright (emission and/or reflection) nebula in Orion

De Mairan's Nebula, part of Orion Nebula

Dreyer's description: ! vB, vL, R with tail, mbM *8-9; = M43

Cross Identifications: GC 1185, H 3. 1?. De Mairan's Nebula; De Mairan.

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    Right Ascension: 5 : 35.6 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: -05 : 16 (degrees : minutes)
    Distance: 1.6 (* 1,000 light years)
    Apparent Magnitude: 9.
    Apparent Diameter: 20. (arc minutes)

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