NGC 1985

NGC 1985
Reflection nebula
Reflection nebula NGC 1985 (Isaac Newton Telescope)
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension05h 37m 47.8s
Declination+31° 59′ 20″
Apparent magnitude (V)12.8
ConstellationAuriga
Physical characteristics
Dimensions0.68′
Designations2MASS J05374779+3159200, PK 176 + 0.1, CS = 13.6, GC 1188, h 359, H 3.865.
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 1985 (also known as 2MASS J05374779+3159200) is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Auriga. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 13, 1790. It has an apparent magnitude of 12.8 and is about 40 arcseconds in diameter.

References

  1. 1 2 "NED results for object NGC 1985*". NED. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Object: NGC 1985 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "NGC1985". LEDA. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "NGC 1985". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "NGC 1985". cseligman. Retrieved 25 November 2017.