Barnard's Loop facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barnard's Loop |
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| Observation data | |
| Right ascension | 05h 27.5m |
| Declination | -03° 58′ |
| Distance | 1434 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Sh2-276 |
| See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
Barnard's Loop is an emission nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is about 1,600 light-years away from Earth. It is part of the Orion complex. It is a semicircular arc that is about 300 light-years across. In the center of Bernard's Loop are two nebula. These are the Orion nebula and the Horsehead nebula. Bernard's Loop is made up of hot gas. The mainly red color comes from hydrogen gas.
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Images for kids
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Above photo of Barnard's Loop nebula in inverted black and white of the red channel
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Long exposure of Orion with red clouds of ionized hydrogen (H-alpha). The big bow on the left is Barnard's Loop.
See also
In Spanish: Bucle de Barnard para niños
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