NGC 2247
NGC 2247 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Monoceros, magnitude 8.5 (blue), 2.0′ × 2.0′ across.
An 8.5-magnitude (B-band) reflection nebula in Monoceros, about 2′ across.
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 80°S and never sets north of 80°N.
At its highest it stands 50° up from 50°N, 65° up from 35°N, 80° up from the equator, 45° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Reflection nebula
- Constellation
- Monoceros
- Designations
- NGC 2247
- Magnitude
- 8.5 (blue)
- Apparent size
- 2.0′ × 2.0′
- Position
- RA 6h 33.1m, Dec +10° 19′ (J2000)
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