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An infrared image of NGC 1333 by the Spitzer Space Telescope.

Credit: SIRTF/NASA/JPL.

NGC 1333
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
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NGC 1333 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Perseus.

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)

References

1. ^ a b SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Results for NGC 1333. Retrieved on 2007-04-06.





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