The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Orion, located about 1,600 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 30.0' and a magnitude of 4, it is best observed during winter.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Very Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Diffuse Nebula

Constellation

Orion

Distance

1600 ly

Size

30.0'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

4