NGC2174 is an emission nebula in Orion (near the border with the constellation Gemini) which surrounds a small cluster of young and bright stars.
It is also sometimes referred to as the “Monkey Head Nebula”
The distance to NGC2174 is estimated at about 6.500 light-years.
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Dec 30, 2008 – Canon 350D (TMB/LOMO 80/480 4h 40m)
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| Name | NGC2174 |
| Type | Emission nebula |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Right ascension | 06h 09m 42s |
| Declination | +20° 29′ 00″ |
| Distance | 6.500 ly |
| Other designations | Sh2-252, Monkey Head Nebula |
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