NGC 2174 Monkey Head Nebula in Vivid Color
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 2:22:32 PM · 2026/Astrophotography
This deep-sky astrophotography image showcases the NGC 2174 nebula, also known as the Monkey Head Nebula, located in the constellation Orion. The nebula displays a spectacular array of colors with bright orange and red emission regions from ionized hydrogen gas, surrounded by vivid cyan and blue-green oxygen emissions. The central region shows detailed structure with wispy tendrils and dark dust lanes creating intricate patterns. Countless stars populate the field, and faint red nebulosity extends across the darker regions of the frame, revealing the vast molecular cloud complex surrounding this stellar nursery.
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