IC 431
| Reflection fog | |
|---|---|
| IC 431 | |
| Constellation | Orion |
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Position equinox : J2000.0 |
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| Right ascension | 05h 40m 14s |
| declination | -01 ° 27 ′ 46 ″ |
| Further data | |
| Angular expansion |
6.0 '× 4.0' |
| history | |
| discovery |
Williamina Fleming |
| Date of discovery |
June 27, 1888 |
| Catalog names | |
| IC 431 • LBN 944, Magakian 130 | |
| Aladin previewer | |
IC 431 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion . The object was discovered by Williamina Fleming on June 27, 1888 .