NGC 2261

Bright (emission and/or reflection) nebula in Monoceros

Dreyer's description: B, vmE 330deg , N com = *11

Cross Identifications: GC 1437, h 399, H 4. 2. Hubble's Variable Nebula.

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    Right Ascension: 6 : 39.2 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: +08 : 44 (degrees : minutes)
    Apparent Magnitude:
    Apparent Diameter: 2. (arc minutes)

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