McNeil's Nebula - reflection nebula
McNeil's Nebula, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion .
McNeil's Nebula is magnitude 15.5 and is 1.3' x 0.95' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- McNeil's Nebula
- Parent structure
- Orion Complex
- Type:
- reflection nebula
- Magnitude:
- 15.5
- Size:
- 1.3' x 0.95'
- Constellation:
- Orion
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.