Go-astronomy logo

Running Man Nebula
Running Man Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Running Man Nebula

Running Man Nebula is a reflection type nebula located in the constellation Orion .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Running Man Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Orion Cloud Complex
      1. Nebula type:
      2. reflection
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7
      1. Size:
      2. 40' x 25'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,500
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 1977
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-279
      1. Note:
      2. next to Orion Nebula

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.