NGC 1333
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| NGC 1333 | |
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 An infrared image of NGC 1333 by the Spitzer Space Telescope. Credit: SIRTF/NASA/JPL. |
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| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Type | Reflection nebula |
| Right ascension | 3h 29m 02s[1] |
| Declination | +31° 20.9′[1] |
| Distance | 1,000 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.6 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 6′x3′ |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | - |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
| Notable features | - |
| See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
NGC 1333 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Perseus. It belongs to the Perseus molecular cloud.
In 2011 researchers reported finding 30 to 40 brown dwarf objects in the cloud and in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 1333. http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/Simbad. Retrieved 2007-04-06.
- ^ "Rogue Failed Star Is One of Smallest Ever Seen". space.com. http://www.space.com/13253-tiny-rogue-failed-star-brown-dwarf.html. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
[edit] External links
- Spitzer Space Telescope page on NGC 1333
- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (11/24/05)
- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (05/21/07)
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