The Monkey Head Nebula

Image Description and Details :

NGC 2174, also known as the Monkey Head Nebula, is an emission nebula home to active star formation, and is about 6400 light years from Earth.
Nearly 7 hours of data, RASA 8, ASI071 MC PRO, ASIAIR PRO, Radian Triad Ultra Quadband. EQ 6-R ProBortle 6

Copyright: John Quinn

Share & Credit This AAPOD2 Feature

When you share this image on AstroBin, social media, forums, or your own website, please include a credit to AAPOD2 so viewers can discover where this feature came from.

Featured on AAPOD2 – Amateur Astronomy Photo of the Day

Support AAPOD2 for free! Use Our AGENA ASTRO Affliate Link
AAPOD2 Title: The Monkey Head Nebula

AAPOD2 Page Link: https://www.aapod2.com/blog/the-monkey-head-nebula

Submit Your Photo!
Previous
Previous

NGC 602 Flying Lizard Nebula and Neighbors

Next
Next

The Cocoon nebula & B168