IRAS 05437+2502 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Taurus. Astronomers think that a young star coming from the nebula could have been traveling at 124,000 mph (200,000 km/h) and may of caused its distinctive "boomerang" shape when it passed through.[2]

IRAS 05437 2502
Reflection nebula
IRAS 05437 2502, as taken by Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension05h 46m 51.6s[1]
Declination+25° 03 45[1]
ConstellationTaurus
DesignationsIRAS 05437+2502, IRAS Ghost Nebula
See also: Lists of nebulae

References

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  1. 1 2 "IRAS 05437+2502". SIMBAD. u-strasbourg.fr. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  2. Hille, Karl (30 August 2018). "Hubble's Lucky Observation of an Enigmatic Cloud". NASA.