NGC 1333 is a small reflection nebula which belongs to the Perseus OB2 molecular cloud complex.
The nebula is a young active region of star formation in the constellation Perseus, the stars forming in this region are estimated to be less than 1 million years old.
At a distance of “only” a 1000 light years it is one of the nearest star forming regions.
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Name | NGC1333 |
Type | Reflection nebula |
Constellation | Perseus |
Right ascension | 03h 29m 02s |
Declination | +31° 21′ 00″ |
Distance | 1.000 ly |
Other designations | – |
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