Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174)
Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174) is an emission nebula in the constellation Orion, 40′ × 30′ across.
An emission nebula in Orion, about 40′ × 30′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around January, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in December). It can be seen from everywhere north of 69°S and never sets north of 69°N.
At its highest it stands 61° up from 50°N, 76° up from 35°N, 69° up from the equator, 34° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Emission nebula
- Constellation
- Orion
- Designations
- NGC 2174
- Apparent size
- 40′ × 30′
- Position
- RA 6h 9.4m, Dec +20° 40′ (J2000)
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