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N119
Spiral shaped H II region in the constellation Dorado / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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N119 (formally known as LHA 120-N 119) is a spiral-shaped H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Its dimensions are large, at 131 x 175 pc (430 × 570 ly).[2] It contains several luminous stars including S Doradus, LH41-1042, and LMC195-1. Its peculiar S-shaped structure is difficult to explain with classical models.
Quick Facts Emission nebula, Observation data: J2000.0 epoch ...
Emission nebula | |
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H II region | |
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Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
Subtype | Emission nebula |
Right ascension | 5h 18m 45s[1] |
Declination | −69° 14′ 03″[1] |
Distance | 160,000 ly (50,000 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.60 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 9′ 14″ × 12′ 15″[note 1] |
Constellation | Dorado |
Physical characteristics | |
Absolute magnitude (V) | −13 (1040.7 erg/s)[1] |
Dimensions | 131 × 175 pc (430 × 570 ly)[2] |
Notable features | Unusual shape |
Designations | N119, DEM L132,[1] PKS 0518-692, LHA 120-N 119[3] |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
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