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Cone Nebula
Cone Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Cone Nebula

Cone Nebula is a H II region type nebula located in the constellation Monoceros .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Cone Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. H II region
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 3.9
      1. Size:
      2. 3' x 10'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 2,700
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 2264
      1. Note:
      2. next to Christmas Tree Cluster

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.