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

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Nebula Australis

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The Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174). I can never really see the monkey head in it, and to me, in this orientation, it is very reminiscent of Australia (my home) - even with a little blob at the bottom right where Tasmania sits!

HOO image with RGB stars. A challenge as doesn't get much above 30 degrees as seen from Adelaide.

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