# Maia Nebula (NGC 1432)

Maia Nebula (NGC 1432) is a reflection nebula in the constellation Taurus, 1.0° × 40′ across.

A reflection nebula in Taurus, about 60′ × 40′.

## 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: NGC 1432
- Apparent size: 1.0° × 40′
- Position: RA 3h 45.8m, Dec +24° 22′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when Maia Nebula (NGC 1432) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/NGC1432