IC 447 (IC 2169)

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the reflection nebula IC 447 (IC 2169) in the constellation Monoceros and its close neighbors IC 446 (= IC 2167), NGC 2245, and NGC 2247.

 

Introduction

The reflection nebula IC 447 (IC 2169) in the constellation Monoceros is not too far away from the Christmas Tree Cluster/Cone Nebula NGC 2264. In its closer vicinity, there are the reflection nebulae IC 446 (= IC 2167), NGC 2245, and NGC 2247.

IC 447 (IC 2169)      IC 446 (IC 2167)      NGC 2245      NGC 2247
Size: 25' x 20' (SkySafari)
Distance: ??? light years (SkySafari)
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  Size: 20' (SkySafari)
Distance: 2,500 light years (SkySafari)
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  Size: 5' x 4' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 2,480 light years (Wikipedia)
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  Size: 6' x 6' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 910 light years (SkySafari)
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Map

The reflection nebula IC 447 in the constellation Monoceros (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

Vespera

Section (upper part of a NGC 2264 mosaic): IC446, IC 447 (= IC 2169), NGC 2245, NGC 2247 - large, denoised

 

My Own Observations

Observations February 2023

 

References

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