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Reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga
NGC 1985
Reflection nebula
Reflection nebula NGC 1985 (Isaac Newton Telescope)
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension05 37 47.8
Declination+31° 59′ 20″
Apparent magnitude (V)12.8
ConstellationAuriga
Physical characteristics
Dimensions0.68
Designations2MASS J05374779+3159200, PK 176 + 0.1, CS = 13.6, GC 1188, h 359, H 3.865.
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 1985 (also known as 2MASS J05374779+3159200) is a small, bright reflection nebula located in the constellation Auriga. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 13, 1790. It has an apparent magnitude of 12.8 and its size is 0.68.

References

  1. ^ "NED results for object NGC 1985*". NED. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Object: NGC 1985 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. "NGC1985". LEDA. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  4. "NGC 1985". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  5. "NGC 1985". cseligman. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
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