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Seagull Nebula

IC 2177, Gum 2, Sh2-296

Reflection Nebula in Monoceros

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Proper Name	Seagull Nebula
Messier Number	None
NGC/IC Number	IC 2177
Other Designations	Gum 2, Sh2-296
Constellation	Monoceros
Right Ascension	7h 4m 25s
Declination	-10° 27' 18"
Distance	c.3,700 light years c.1,100 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +10.00 Absolute: -1.30
Dimensions	Apparent: 120' x 40' Actual: 207 light years
Optimum Visibility	January

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