IC 417
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| Nebula | |
|---|---|
| File:IC 417.png | |
| Observation data: epoch | |
| Right ascension | 5h 28m 5.9s |
| Declination | +34° 25′ 26″ |
| Distance | 7100 ly |
| Apparent diameter | 13' x 10'[1] |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Designations | CED 46, LBN 804, Sh 2-234 |
IC 417 is an emission nebula in Auriga. It is part of the Aur OB2 association, located nearby to NGC 1931.[2] It is located on the near side of the Perseus arm of the galaxy.
It has an estimated age of 10 million years.[3] The nebula is home to 710 potential young stellar objects. [4] It is thought that it truly contains hundreds of thousands of newly-formed stars.[5]
It was discovered by Max Wolf on 25 September, 1892.[6] IC 417 is visually nearby to the open cluster Stock 8, which it surrounds.[7]
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