Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359)
Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) is an emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major, 10′ × 5.0′ across.
An emission nebula in Canis Major, about 10′ × 5′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around February, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in January). It can be seen from everywhere south of 77°N and never sets south of 77°S.
At its highest it stands 27° up from 50°N, 42° up from 35°N, 77° up from the equator, 68° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Emission nebula
- Constellation
- Canis Major
- Designations
- NGC 2359
- Apparent size
- 10′ × 5.0′
- Position
- RA 7h 18.5m, Dec −13° 14′ (J2000)
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