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NGC 2174
Monkey Head Nebula

NGC 2174 is a nebula located in the constellation of Orion. The NGC is a catalog of 7,840 nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. Here are the key stats on NGC 2174:

NGC:NGC 2174
Common name:Monkey Head Nebula
Type:nebula
Constellation:Orion
Right Ascension:06:09:23.62
Declination:20:39:34.50
Major axis:40 '
Minor axis:30 '

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