NGC 2261

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NGC 2261

An image of NGC 2261 by the Hubble space telescope.
Credit: HST/NASA/JPL.
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Type Variable nebula
Right ascension 6h 39m 10s[1]
Declination +8° 45′[1]
Distance 2.5 kly
Apparent magnitude (V) 9.0
Apparent dimensions (V) 2′
Constellation Monoceros
Physical characteristics
Radius -
Absolute magnitude (V) -
Notable features -
Other designations Hubble's Variable Nebula[1]
See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae
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NGC 2261 is a variable nebula located in the constellation Monoceros.

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  1. ^ a b c SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Results for NGC 2261. Retrieved on 2007-04-11.