Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  Monkey Head Nebula  ·  NGC 2174  ·  NGC 2175
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Monkey Head Nebula, Markus Schierz
Monkey Head Nebula
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Monkey Head Nebula

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Monkey Head Nebula

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Description

The "Monkey Head Nebula" is also known by its catalog name NGC 2174. It is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Orion. NGC 2174 is a popular target for amateur and professional astronomers, and is known for its intricate structure and the bright red clouds of hydrogen gas that are illuminated by the hot young stars in the center of the nebula.

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