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backyard astronomy 83
Sh2 -280 is an emission nebula visible in the constellation Monoceros.
It is observed in the central-northern part of the constellation, about 2° south of the Rosette Nebula, it can be photographed without excessive difficulty through a medium-power amateur telescope equipped with special filters, even if long exposures are necessary. Being only 2° north declination, it can be observed from all populated areas of the Earth with ease; the most favorable period for its observation in the evening sky is from December to April.
backyard astronomy 83
Sh2 -280 is an emission nebula visible in the constellation Monoceros.
It is observed in the central-northern part of the constellation, about 2° south of the Rosette Nebula, it can be photographed without excessive difficulty through a medium-power amateur telescope equipped with special filters, even if long exposures are necessary. Being only 2° north declination, it can be observed from all populated areas of the Earth with ease; the most favorable period for its observation in the evening sky is from December to April.