• Constellation: Perseus
  • Right Ascension: 04h 30m 09.5s
  • Declination: +35° 16′ 19″
  • Distance: 2,100 ly

NGC 1579 is a nebula located in the constellation of Perseus. Often called the Northern Trifid because of its similarity to the Trifid nebula.

NGC1579 Annotated

  • Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
  • Camera: ZWO 2600 MM