IC 2220
| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
 IC 2220 as seen with ESO's Very Large Telescope | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 07h 56m 51.3s[1] |
| Declination | −59° 07′ 31″[1] |
| Distance | 1,200[2] ly |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 8 × 8 °[1] |
| Constellation | Carina |
| Designations | IC 2220, AM 0755-585, ESO 124-3 |
IC 2220, also known as the Toby Jug Nebula, is a reflection nebula located 1200 light years away in the southern constellation of Carina.
References
- ^ a b c "Search Results for IC 2220". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "A Close Look at the Toby Jug Nebula". ESO Press Release. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
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