IC 434
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IC 434 is a bright emission nebula
in the constellation Orion
. It was discovered on February 1, 1786 by William Herschel
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Emission nebula
An emission nebula is a cloud of ionized gas emitting light of various colors. The most common source of ionization is high-energy photons emitted from a nearby hot star...
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...
. It was discovered on February 1, 1786 by William Herschel
William Herschel
Sir Frederick William Herschel, KH, FRS, German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel was a German-born British astronomer, technical expert, and composer. Born in Hanover, Wilhelm first followed his father into the Military Band of Hanover, but emigrated to Britain at age 19...
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External links
- Astronomy Picture of the Day
- IC 434
- SIMBAD SimbadThe word Simbad can refer to one of the following:* Simbad, a two-missile launch unit for the Mistral anti-air defence missile.*SIMBAD, database of astronomical information.**4692 SIMBAD, an asteroid named in honour of the astronomical database....
Data: IC434