Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 8, 2006

NGC 2174: Emission Nebula in Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 2006 is “NGC 2174: Emission Nebula in Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dan Kowall (Photonhunter.com)). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“A lesser known sight in the nebula-rich constellation Orion, NGC 2174 can be found with binoculars near the head of the celestial hunter . About 6,400 light-years distant, the glowing cosmic cloud surrounds loose clusters of young stars.”

— APOD editors, December 8, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 8, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dan Kowall (Photonhunter.com)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 8, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-december-8-ngc-2174-emission-nebula-in-orion

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