Messier 43

Messier 43 (also known as M43, De Mairan's Nebula, and NGC 1982) is an H II region in the Orion (Constellation). It was discovered by Jean-Jacques Dortous de Mairan before 1731. The De Mairan's Nebula is part of the Orion Nebula, separated from the main nebula by a lane of dust. It is part of the much larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex.

Messier 43

References

Found in HGS Manual on Page 108 Found in HGS Manual on Page 115