Туманность де Мерана
star-forming region · Orion · 9.0ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — star-forming region in Orion.
Notable facts
About 1/2 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is Туманность де Мерана in?
Туманность де Мерана lies in Orion.
Is Туманность де Мерана visible to the naked eye?
9.0ᵐ — a telescope is needed.
When is the best time to observe Туманность де Мерана?
Best observed in December.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 5h 36m · −5° 16′
- Type
- star-forming region
- Constellation
- Orion
- How to observe
- 9.0ᵐ — a telescope is needed
- Angular size
- 20×15′
- Designation
- M43 · NGC 1982
Observing tip
A UHC or OIII filter sharply raises the contrast. Start at low power to take in the whole nebula.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 25° | 101° |
| +55° | 30° | 99° |
| +45° | 40° | 97° |
| +30° | 55° | 96° |
| 0° | 85° | 95° |
| −35° | 60° | 96° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 21:50 |
| February | 19:43 |
| March | 17:57 |
| April | 16:04 |
| May | 14:10 |
| June | 12:04 |
| July | 10:00 |
| August | 07:59 |
| September | 06:06 |
| October | 04:17 |
| November | 02:16 |
| December | 00:08 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.