IC 4592
| Reflection nebula | |
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The distinct Blue Horsehead Nebula can be seen in the lower part of this wide field image.
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 16h 11m 58.6s |
| Declination | −19° 27′ 17″ |
| Distance | 400 ly |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 40 ly |
| Designations | IC 4592, Blue Horsehead Nebula |
IC 4592 (also known as the Blue Horsehead Nebula) is a reflection nebula in the Scorpius constellation that is lit by Nu Scorpii.
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