NGC 1976 (M42)

Emission and reflection nebula in Orion R.A.: 05h 35m 17.2s, De.: -5° 23' 27" (J2000) Classification: 3:2:3 Distance: 1.3 kly Apparent Magnitude: blue magnitude 4.0 Apparent Diameter: 90'x60'; from NGCIC and SEDS