Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  HD252924  ·  HD42088  ·  IC 2159  ·  LBN 854  ·  Monkey Head Nebula  ·  NGC 2174  ·  NGC 2175  ·  Sh2-252
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NGC 2174 Monkey Head, Daniel Stern
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NGC 2174 Monkey Head

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NGC 2174 Monkey Head

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NGC 2174, also known as the Monkey Head Nebula, is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Orion. The nebula gets its name from its resemblance to a side profile of a monkey's head. This stunning nebula is about 6,400 light-years away from Earth and spans approximately 30 light-years in diameter.NGC 2174 is a region of intense star formation, with young, hot stars illuminating the surrounding gas and dust. These newly formed stars are surrounded by glowing hydrogen gas, giving the nebula its vibrant reddish-pink color.

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NGC 2174 Monkey Head, Daniel Stern