Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

Image of Hubble's Variable Nebula
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , Hubble's Variable Nebula is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:43 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 59° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 06:13.

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Name Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)
Object type Reflection nebula
Other names
Hubble's Variable Nebula
C 46[2]
NGC 2261[1]
LBN 920[3]
Position
Right ascension:06h39m [1]
Declination:+08°44' [1]
Constellation:Monoceros
Magnitude:10.00 (V) [2]
12.46 (B) [1]
9.69 (J) [1]
8.03 (H) [1]
6.38 (K) [1]
B-V Color (mag):0.61
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39.04°N
77.49°W
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