Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Vela (Vel)  ·  Contains:  HD73122  ·  NGC 2626
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NGC2626, Anthony Brunet-Bessette
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NGC2626

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NGC2626

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NGC 2626 is a reflection nebula, emission nebula, and absorption nebula in the constellation Vela. It is mostly illuminated by B1 star CD-40 4432 and ionized by the O8 quadruple star system HD 73882, together with other stars. It is about 3,200 light-years away from Earth.

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NGC2626, Anthony Brunet-Bessette