Hubble’s Variable Nebula is a variable nebula located approximately 2,500 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros. It is illuminated by the young variable star R… Read More »Hubble’s Variable Nebula (NGC 2261)
The Christmas Tree Cluster is a young open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. It is part of the star-forming region NGC 2264, which also… Read More »Christmas Tree Cluster
The Cone Nebula is an H II region located in the equatorial constellation Monoceros, the Unicorn. The pillar of gas and dust lies at an… Read More »Cone Nebula
The Winter Triangle, or the Great Southern Triangle, is an asterism formed by Betelgeuse, Procyon, and Sirius. The three bright stars form an equilateral triangle… Read More »Winter Triangle
The Winter Hexagon, also known as the Winter Circle, is a prominent winter asterism formed by seven stars that dominate the northern winter sky. These are… Read More »Winter Hexagon
The Fox Fur Nebula is an H II region located in Monoceros constellation. It lies at an approximate distance of 2,700 light years from Earth. The nebula is part of the NGC 2264 region, which also includes the Christmas Tree Cluster and the Cone Nebula. It was named the Fox Fur because of its appearance. The texture and colour of the nebula resemble the head of a red fox stole.
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The Snowflake Cluster is a young open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. It is one of the objects found within the designation NGC 2264, along with the Cone Nebula, the Christmas Tree Cluster, and the Fox Fur Nebula, but not officially included. The cluster lies at an approximate distance of 2,400 light years from Earth.
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