Astronomy:NGC 2170

NGC 2170
Reflection nebula
	Taken from the Mount Lemmon Observatory ; Credit: Adam Block
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	06h 07m 31.3s
Declination	−06° 23′ 53″
Apparent dimensions (V)	2.0' x 2.0'
Constellation	Monoceros
Designations	Angel Nebula
	See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 2170, also known as the Angel Nebula,^[2] is a reflection nebula in the constellation Monoceros. It was discovered on October 16, 1784 by William Herschel.^[1]

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Reflection nebula
Taken from the Mount Lemmon Observatory Credit: Adam Block
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	06^h 07^m 31.3^s^[1]
Declination	−06° 23′ 53″^[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	2.0' x 2.0'^[1]
Constellation	Monoceros

Designations	Angel Nebula
See also: Lists of nebulae