Messier 43
| Nebula | |
|---|---|
De Mairan's Nebula (M43) | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Distance | 1,600 ly ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +7.0 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Notable features | Trapezium cluster |
| Designations | M43, NGC 1982, De Mairan's Nebula |
Messier 43 (also known as M43, De Mairan's Nebula, and NGC 1982) is an H II region in the Orion constellation. It was discovered by Jean-Jacques Dortous de Mairan before 1731. The De Mairan's Nebula is part of the Orion Nebula, separated from the main nebula by a lane of dust. It is part of the much larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex.
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