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IC2177, Bob Birket
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IC2177

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IC2177

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This is the reflection/emission nebula IC 2177. 3,650 light years distant, apparent magnitude 15. This HII region is centered on the star Be star HD 53367. IC 2177 is part of a much larger nebula complex, referred to as the Seagull Nebula.
Red 140, Green 130, Blue 130 minutes each channel

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IC2177, Bob Birket