by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 11, 2026
NGC 2070 region Constellation: Dorado This image covers NGC 2070 (a.k.a the Tarentula nebula) and the region to its south. NGC 2070 is a large H-II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, in the constellation of Dorado. The large star cluster to the East of NGC 2070 is...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 31, 2025
SNR G206.9+02.3 Constellation: Monoceros SNR G206.9+02.3 is a supernova remnant in the constellation of Monoceros. While early estimates position the SNR between 9’800 and 16’000 Ly, more recent estimates place it much closer at 2’900 Ly [1]. Link to...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 28, 2025
IC 2177, The head of the Seagull nebula Constellation: Monoceros IC 2177 (a. k. a. Sh 2-292, RCW 2 and Gum 1) is an emission nebula (H-II region) in the constellation Monoceros. It is located about 3’800 Ly from Earth. The central bright star is HD 53367, which...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 27, 2025
NGC 2264, The Christmas Tree cluser and Cone nebula Constellation: Monoceros This image covers the region near the Christmas Tree cluster and Cone nebula (NGC 2264) in the constellation of Monoceros. It also continas the Fox fur nebula. The objects are located about...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 26, 2025
NGC 2170 Constellation: Monoceros NGC 2170 (The Angel nebula) is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Monoceros. It is located about 2’400 Ly away, near the Monoceros R2 molecular cloud complex. It is an active star-forming region. Link to interactive sky...
