Lynds 1616
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Lynds 1616 is a very opaque dark nebula
that is apparently a part of NGC 1788
, involved in the Southwest part of it. It is most distinct due south of NGC 1788's central region.
Lynds 1616 is located in the constellation Orion
, at RA 05h 06m 54.0s and Dec: −03° 21' 00" (Epoch 2000).
Dark nebula
A dark nebula is a type of interstellar cloud that is so dense that it obscures the light from the background emission or reflection nebula or that it blocks out background stars . The extinction of the light is caused by interstellar dust grains located in the coldest, densest parts of larger...
that is apparently a part of NGC 1788
NGC 1788
NGC 1788 is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is rather sharply defined on its southwest perimeter where it is flanked by the dark nebula known as Lynds 1616. Lynds 1616 is apparently part of NGC 1788. The brightest involved star is 10th magnitude and lies in the northwest...
, involved in the Southwest part of it. It is most distinct due south of NGC 1788's central region.
Lynds 1616 is located in the constellation Orion
Orion (constellation)
Orion, often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the most conspicuous, and most recognizable constellations in the night sky...
, at RA 05h 06m 54.0s and Dec: −03° 21' 00" (Epoch 2000).