NGC 2170

Reflection nebula in the constellation Monoceros
NGC 2170
Reflection nebula
Taken from the Mount Lemmon Observatory
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension06h 07m 31.3s[1]
Declination−06° 23′ 53″[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)2.0' x 2.0'[1]
ConstellationMonoceros
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 2170 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Monoceros. It was discovered on October 16, 1784 by William Herschel.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas: NGC Objects: NGC 2150 - 2199". cseligman.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  • Media related to NGC 2170 at Wikimedia Commons
  • 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


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