NGC2170 (Angel)_Full resolution_4746x3155_U_100
This is NGC 2170, also known as The Angel Nebula, located in the constellation Monoceros. Part of its beauty lies in the fact that it is a region bearing many different types of nebulae, including blue reflection nebulae, black absorption nebulae and a red emission region.
NGC 2170 is the orange cloud towards the centre, which is illuminated by the reflected light of nearby stars. Three beautiful blue reflection nebulae accompany NGC 2170, along with red emission nebulae, and several dark structures which are dark absorption nebulae.
NGC2170 (Angel)_Full resolution_4746x3155_U_100
This is NGC 2170, also known as The Angel Nebula, located in the constellation Monoceros. Part of its beauty lies in the fact that it is a region bearing many different types of nebulae, including blue reflection nebulae, black absorption nebulae and a red emission region.
NGC 2170 is the orange cloud towards the centre, which is illuminated by the reflected light of nearby stars. Three beautiful blue reflection nebulae accompany NGC 2170, along with red emission nebulae, and several dark structures which are dark absorption nebulae.