NGC 2071 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered on January 1, 1784, by William Herschel. It is part of a group of nebulae that also includes Messier 78, NGC 2064, and NGC 2067. The star HD 290861 is located in the center of NGC 2071. It is the illuminating star of this reflection nebula. The region contains several Herbig-Haro objects, indicating ongoing star-formation.
References
External links Media related to NGC 2071 at Wikimedia Commons The Interactive NGC Catalog Online: NGC 2170 NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database: NGC 2071