Monkey Head nebula
The Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174) is an H II emission nebula located in the constellation Orion, approximately 6,400 light-years away from Earth. It is a stellar nursery composed of ionized hydrogen gas, where new stars are forming.
For image bellow, total exposure time was 4 hours through Optolong L-eNhance filter.
Last Update: August 9, 2025
