Messier 78 - Wikipedia
WEBMessier 78 or M78, also known as NGC 2068, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780 and included by Charles Messier in his catalog of comet -like objects that same year.
Messier 78 | Messier Objects
WEBAug 1, 2015 · Messier 78 (M78) is a reflection nebula located in the northern constellation Orion, the Hunter. M78 is the brightest diffuse reflection nebula in the sky. It has an apparent magnitude of 8.3 and lies at an approximate distance of 1,600 light years from Earth. It has the designation NGC 2068 in the New General Catalogue.
Messier 78 - NASA Science
WEBNASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. Hubble's infrared image of Messier 78 helped astronomers understand how young stars develop.
Messier Object 78
WEBMessier 78 (M78, NGC 2068) is the brightest diffuse reflection nebula in the sky, situated in the rich constellation Orion. This object was discovered by Pierre Méchain in early 1780. Charles Messier added it to his catalog on December 17, 1780.
Messier 78 - the NGC 2068 Reflection Nebula - Universe Today
WEBFeb 18, 2019 · Located about 1,350 light-years from Earth, M78 is the brightest diffuse reflection nebula that belongs to the Orion B molecular cloud complex, a group of nebulae that includes NGC 2064, NGC 2067...
APOD: 2021 January 21 - M78 Wide Field - Astronomy Picture of the Day
WEBOne of the brightest, M78, is centered in this colorful, wide field view, covering an area north of Orion's belt. At a distance of about 1,500 light-years, the bluish reflection nebula is around 5 light-years across.
Spectacular Photo Spotlights Reflecting Nebula M78 | Space
WEBFeb 16, 2011 · Messier 78, or M78, is one of the brightest reflection nebulas in the sky and can be easily observed with a small telescope. This star-forming region is located about 1,350 light-years...
Award Winning Image of the Reflection Nebula Messier 78
WEBFeb 12, 2013 · The brilliant starlight ricochets off dust particles in the nebula, illuminating it with scattered blue light. Igor Chekalin was the overall winner of ESO’s Hidden Treasures 2010 astrophotography competition with his image of this stunning object. Messier 78 is a fine example of a reflection nebula.
Messier 78 (NGC 2068) | Orion | Go Astronomy
WEBMessier 78 (NGC 2068) is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Orion, in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy in the Local Group of galaxies. M78 is 1400 light years away from Earth. M78 is best viewed during winter, is magnitude 8.3, and can be viewed with binoculars. M78 is 8' x 6' in apparent size.
Messier 78: a reflection nebula in Orion | ESO
WEBFeb 16, 2011 · This new image of the reflection nebula Messier 78 was captured using the Wide Field Imager camera on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at the La Silla Observatory, Chile.
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