The Seagull nebula got its name from resembling a gull in flight. IC 2177 is a region of nebulosity at the border of the constellation Monoceros and Canis Major.
It is a relatively bright nebula and measures nearly 240 ly across.
Two open star clusters are also visible in the image, NGC 2335 (top) + NGC 2343 (left of center).
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| Name | IC2177 – The Seagull Nebula |
| Type | Emission nebula |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Right ascension | 07h 04m 25s |
| Declination | -10° 27′ 18″ |
| Distance | 3.800 ly |
| Other designations | Sh2-292, Gum 1 |
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