Key facts
- Right ascension
- 06 07 31.3
- Declination
- −06 ° 23 ′ 53 ″
- Apparent dimensions v
- 2.0' x 2.0'
- Constellation
- Monoceros
- Designations
- Angel Nebula
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Encyclopedic overview
NGC 2170, also known as the Angel Nebula, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Monoceros. It was discovered on October 16, 1784 by William Herschel.
References
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