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IC 359a

Ced 30, LBN 782

Reflection nebula in Taurus

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Proper NameNone
NGC/IC NumberIC 359a
Other DesignationsCed 30, LBN 782
ConstellationTaurus
Right Ascension4h 18m 41s
Declination+28° 17' 24"
Distance451 light years
138 parsecs
(approximate, based on the illuminating star RY Tauri)
MagnitudeApparent: +10.19
Absolute: +4.49
(magnitude values for RY Tauri)
DimensionsApparent: 15' x 10'
Actual: 2 light years
Optimum VisibilityDecember

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