IRAS 05437+2502

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 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 ascension	05h 46m 51.6s[1]
Declination	+25° 03′ 45″[1]
Constellation	Taurus
Designations	IRAS 05437+2502, IRAS Ghost Nebula
See also: Lists of nebulae