Barnard's Merope Nebula (IC 349)
Barnard's Merope Nebula (IC 349) is a reflection nebula in the constellation Taurus, 26′ across.
A reflection nebula in Taurus, about 26′ across.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around December, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in November). It can be seen from everywhere north of 66°S and never sets north of 66°N.
At its highest it stands 64° up from 50°N, 79° up from 35°N, 66° up from the equator, 31° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Reflection nebula
- Constellation
- Taurus
- Designations
- IC 349
- Apparent size
- 26′
- Position
- RA 3h 46.3m, Dec +23° 56′ (J2000)
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