Description
Cone Nebula
The Cone Nebula is an H II region in the constellation of Monoceros. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 26, 1785, at which time he designated it H V.27. The nebula is located about 830 parsecs or 2,700 light-years away from Earth. Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 2,700 light years
Radius: 4 light years
Constellation: Monoceros
Distance: 2,700 ly
Coordinates: RA 6h 41m 15s | Dec +9° 21′ 0″
Apparent dimensions (V): 3 arcmins
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