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ngc2174 -- Monkey Head Nebula -- SHO, Michael Sherick
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ngc2174 -- Monkey Head Nebula -- SHO

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ngc2174 -- Monkey Head Nebula -- SHO

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Revision 1-11-23:  Slightly enhanced the image contrast to make the image a bit more vibrant.

Imaged from the Sagrada Observatory 2021.  Image data reprocessed 1-11-23
Telescope: 24" f8 RC   CCD Camera:  FLI-PL-09000 3nm Filters

ngc2174 is an emission nebula located in the constellation Orion, about 6,500 light years distant from Earth. Within this object is the open star cluster ngc2175.

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ngc2174 -- Monkey Head Nebula -- SHO, Michael Sherick