Barnard's Loop
Barnard's Loop is an emission nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is about 1,600 light-years away from Earth. It is part of the Orion complex. It is a semi…
| Barnard's Loop | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Observation data | |
| Right ascension | 05h 27.5m |
| Declination | −03° 58′ |
| Distance | 1434 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Sh2-276 |
| See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
Barnard's Loop is an emission nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is about 1,600 light-years away from Earth. It is part of the Orion complex. It is a semicircular arc that is about 300 light-years across.[1] In the center of Bernard's Loop are two nebula. These are the Orion nebula and the Horsehead nebula.[1] Barnard’s Loop is made up of Plasma. The mainly red color comes from hydrogen gas.[2]
Related pages
References
Other websites
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.