Witch Head Nebula (NGC 1909)

Witch Head Nebula (NGC 1909) is a reflection nebula in the constellation Eridanus, 3.0° × 1.0° across.

A reflection nebula in Eridanus, about 3.0° × 1.0°.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around January, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in December). It can be seen from everywhere south of 83°N and never sets south of 83°S.

At its highest it stands 33° up from 50°N, 48° up from 35°N, 83° up from the equator, 62° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Reflection nebula

Constellation

Eridanus

Designations

NGC 1909, IC 2118

Apparent size

3.0° × 1.0°

Position

RA 5h 4.9m, Dec −7° 16′ (J2000)

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