Bok Globule containing HH 46/47
Ssc2003 06f2

Credit: Digitized Sky Survey

Observation • December 18th, 2003 • ssc2003-06f2

ssc2003-06f2

Visible light view of a dark cloud (known as a 'Bok globule') which is illuminated by the nearby Gum Nebula. Located at a distance of 1140 light-years and found in the constellation Vela, this cloud contains the protostar HH46/47 which hidden from view in this visible-light image.

About the Object

Name
HH 46/47Herbig-Haro 46/47
Type
Nebula > Appearance > Dark > Bok Globule
Distance
1,140 Light Years

Color Mapping

Band Wavelength Telescope
Optical 440 nm DSS
Optical 700 nm DSS

Astrometrics

Position ()
RA =9h 55m 6.6s
Dec = 69° 13' 38.2"
Field of View
23.5 x 17.8 arcminutes
Orientation
North is 91.2° right of vertical