Tag: open cluster

  • NGC 2174

    NGC 2174

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    NGC 2174 is an emission nebula (SH2-252), called the Monkey Head Nebula due to its shape.It is in the constellation of Orion but apparently close to the star Eta Gemini (constellation of Gemini), it is at a distance of 6400 light-years from Earth and is associated with the open cluster NGC 2175.

  • SH2-142

    SH2-142

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    The emission nebula SH2-142 in the constellation Cepheus, also called the Wizard Nebula, and the open star cluster NCG 7380.

  • NGC 2237

    NGC 2237

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    NGC 2237 or the Rosette Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation of Monoceros, lighted by the open cluster NGC 2244 whose brightest stars are visible at the centre of the photo.

  • M 8

    M 8

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    The Lagoon nebula, or M 8 or NGC 6523, is an emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius and contains within it the open cluster NGC 6530.