NGC 2182 — Reflection Nebula in Monoceros
Fair (33/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
9.00
Angular Size
3.0′ × 2.0′
pB** , L* neb, E 90deg +/-
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Medium | Medium | Hard+ |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium+ |
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Medium
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Medium
on Seestar S50
3Visibility
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Best season
Nov – Jan
(peak: Dec)
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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.
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8.5°
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