Go-astronomy logo

McNeil's Nebula
McNeil's Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

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.

      1. Name:
      2. McNeil's Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Orion Complex
      1. Type:
      2. reflection nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 15.5
      1. Size:
      2. 1.3' x 0.95'

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.