NGC 2174 · nebula

Monkey Head Nebula

NGC 2174 is an H II emission nebula located in the constellation Orion and is associated with the open star cluster NGC 2175.

RA06h 09m 23sDec+20° 39' 34"

Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech. Source: JPL via images.nasa.gov.

Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: NGC 2174
All designations: NGC 2174 · Monkey Head Nebula
Object type: Nebula
Constellation: Orion
Best viewing: Winter

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 06h 09m 23s
Declination (J2000): +20° 39' 34"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —

III

Visibility tonight

The science

NGC 2174 is an H II emission nebula located in the constellation Orion and is associated with the open star cluster NGC 2175. It was discovered on 6 February 1877 by French astronomer Édouard Stephan. It is thought to be located about 6,400 light-years away from Earth. The nebula may have formed through hierarchical collapse.

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