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Nebula NGC 2327 in Monoceros

author: A.Block/MLSC/Univ.of Az/Novapix

reference: a-neb23-27001

Image Size 300 DPI: 16 * 17 cm

Reflection nebula in the Seagull nebula (IC 2177, a part of the Canis Majoris OB1 association and Canis Majoris R1 reflection nebula complex), at a distance of 3750 light-years (1150 parsecs).

Keywords for this photo:

2011 - ASTRONOMY - IC 2177 - MONOCEROS - NEBULA - NGC 2327 - REFLECTION NEBULA - STAR - STAR FORMATION -