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Messier 78
Messier 78
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Messier 78

Messier 78, also known as M78 and Ced 55u is a reflection type nebula located in the constellation Orion .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 78
      1. Alt Name:
      2. M78
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Ced 55u
      1. Parent structure
      2. Orion Cloud Complex
      1. Nebula type:
      2. reflection
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8.3
      1. Size:
      2. 8' x 6'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,350
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 2068

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