NGC 595

NGC 595
Emission nebula
H II region
The center of NGC 595 as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension01h 33m 33.53s
Declination+30° 41′ 29.8″
Distance3,000,000 ly   (920,000 pc)
Apparent dimensions (V)1′
ConstellationTriangulum
Physical characteristics
Radius~440 ly (135 pc) (estimated) ly
DesignationsIRAS F01307+3025
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 595 is a massive H II region in the Triangulum Galaxy. It was discovered by Heinrich Ludwig d'Arrest on October 1, 1864 and is one of the biggest H II regions in the Local Group.

NGC 595 and the surrounding nebulae.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "NGC 595". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  2. 1 2 3 "NGC 595: A Great Diffuse Nebula in M33". Retrieved 13 Jan 2013.