Becklin-Neugebauer Object
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation | Orion |
| Right ascension | 05h 35m 14.113s |
| Declination | −05° 22′ 22.73″ |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | B |
| Astrometry | |
| Distance | ~1500ly |
| Details | |
| Mass | 7 M☉ |
| Other designations | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
The Becklin–Neugebauer Object (BN) is an object visible only in the infrared in the Orion Molecular Cloud. It was discovered in 1967 by Eric Becklin and Gerry Neugebauer during their near-infrared survey of the Orion Nebula.
The BN Object is thought to be an intermediate-mass protostar. It was the first star detected using infrared methods and is deeply embedded within the Orion star-forming nebula, where it is invisible at optical wavelengths because the light is completely scattered or absorbed due to the high density of dusty material.
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