NGC 1999 is a dark nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is notable for its distinctive shape, resembling a hole in the surrounding bright gas and dust. This nebula is part of a larger region of star formation, where new stars are being born from the surrounding material. The nebula is approximately 1,200 light-years away from Earth and is often studied by astronomers to understand the processes of star formation. NGC 1999 is also associated with the nearby Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, which contains several other notable objects, including the famous Orion Nebula.