Astronomy:NGC 2170
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Short description: Reflection nebula in the constellation Monoceros
Reflection nebula | |
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Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 06h 07m 31.3s[1] |
Declination | −06° 23′ 53″[1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 2.0' x 2.0'[1] |
Constellation | Monoceros |
NGC 2170 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Monoceros. It was discovered on October 16, 1784 by William Herschel.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas: NGC Objects: NGC 2150 - 2199". http://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc21a.htm#2170.
External links
- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: Still Life with NGC 2170 (5 August 2006)
- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: NGC 2170: Celestial Still Life (14 January 2009)
- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: Vista with NGC 2170 (15 October 2010)
- The Interactive NGC Catalog Online: NGC 2170
- SIMBAD: NGC 2170
- NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database: NGC 2170
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC 2170.
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