NGC 595

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NGC 595
Emission nebula
H II region
NGC 595 center HST.jpg
The center of NGC 595 as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 01h 33m 33.53s [1]
Declination +30° 41 29.8 [1]
Distance3,000,000 [2]   ly    (920,000  pc)
Apparent dimensions (V)1 [2]
Constellation Triangulum
Physical characteristics
Radius ~440  ly (135  pc) (estimated) [2]  ly
Designations IRAS F01307+3025 [1]
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 595 is a massive H II region in the Triangulum Galaxy. It was discovered by Heinrich Ludwig d'Arrest on October 1, 1864 and is one of the biggest H II regions in the Local Group.

NGC 595 and the surrounding nebulae. NGC 595.jpg
NGC 595 and the surrounding nebulae.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "NGC 595". SIMBAD . Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg . Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  2. 1 2 3 "NGC 595: A Great Diffuse Nebula in M33" . Retrieved 13 Jan 2013.