Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Canis Major (CMa)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2359
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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in SHO, Michael Stys
NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in SHO
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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in SHO

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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in SHO, Michael Stys
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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in SHO

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Description

NGC 2359 is located about 12,000 LY from us
It is approximately 30 LY across  
It is located in the constellation Canis Major
Its dimensions are about 6' x 4'
It achieved opposition in the backyard on January 7th.

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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet in SHO, Michael Stys