The Duck Nebula (NGC2359)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , the Duck Nebula is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 3° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
The Duck Nebula (NGC2359)
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Object type
HII region
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Position
| Right ascension: | 07h18m [1] |
| Declination: | −13°13' [1] |
| Constellation: | Canis Major |
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