NGC 2071

NGC 2071
Reflection nebula
	NGC 2071 is the nebula at the top of this image captured using the Wide Field Imager camera on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at the La Silla Observatory. The bright nebula in the centre is Messier 78.
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension	05h 47m 07.2s
Declination	+00° 17′ 39″
Distance	1,300 ly (About 400 pc)
Apparent dimensions (V)	7.0' × 5.0'
Constellation	Orion
Physical characteristics
Dimensions	4 ly
Designations	LBN 938
	See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 2071 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered on January 1, 1784, by William Herschel.^[1] It is part of a group of nebulae that also includes Messier 78, NGC 2064, and NGC 2067.

The star HD 290861 is located in the center of NGC 2071. It is the illuminating star of this reflection nebula. The region contains several Herbig-Haro objects, indicating ongoing star-formation.^[2]

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