NGC 2174

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NGC 2174

NGC 2174 [SII] = Red, H-alpha = Green, [OIII] = Blue

Observation data: J2000 epoch
Type: Emission
Right ascension: 06h 09.7m[1]
Declination: +20° 30′[1]
Distance: 6,400 ly (2,000 pc)[citation needed]
Apparent magnitude (V): 6.8[citation needed]
Apparent dimensions (V): 40′[citation needed]
Constellation: Orion
Physical characteristics
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Absolute magnitude (V):
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See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae


NGC 2174 is an H II[1] emission nebula located in the constellation Orion and is associated with the open star cluster NGC 2175.[1] It is thought to be located about 6400 light-years away from earth. The nebula may have formed through hierarchical collapse.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Results for NGC 2174. Retrieved on 2007-01-04.
  2. ^ Cotera, A.; Hester, J.; Healy, K.; Snider, K.; Simpson, J.; Whitney, B. (2006). "Using Spitzer IRAC observations to Compare Modes of Star Formation in G305.35+0.7 and NGC 2174/5". Triggered Star Formation in a Turbulent ISM, International Astronomical Union. Symposium no. 237, held 14-18 August, 2006 in Prague, Czech Republic, S237, #98.