description LDN 1622 Overview
LDN 1622 is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion, listed in Beverly Lynds' 1962 catalogue of dark nebulae. Its dust blocks visible light from background stars, while infrared observations reveal material associated with the Orion molecular-cloud environment. The object has a distinctive cometary appearance and is also discussed as a compact, dense cloud or globule within the wider Orion star-forming complex.
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What kind of object is LDN 1622?
LDN 1622 is a dark nebula in Orion. It appears dark because dust blocks light from stars behind it.
Why does LDN 1622 look dark in visible light?
Dust in LDN 1622 blocks visible light from background stars. Infrared observations can reveal material there even when the same dust hides the background at visible wavelengths.
Who catalogued LDN 1622?
It is listed in Beverly Lynds' 1962 catalogue of dark nebulae. The object itself is associated with the Orion molecular-cloud environment.
Is LDN 1622 empty space?
No, infrared observations show material associated with the Orion molecular-cloud environment. Its dark appearance means obscuring dust blocks background starlight, not that the region contains nothing.
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