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Monoceros

Monoceros

Monoceros is a faint constellation on the celestial equator. Its definition is attributed to the 17th-century cartographer Petrus Plancius. It is bordered by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south, and Hydra to the east. Other bordering constellations include Canis Minor, Lepus, and Puppis.


Source: Wikipedia

Image source: IAU and Sky & Telescope magazine (Roger Sinnott & Rick Fienberg)

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vdB 91 & 93 with IC 2177
Bird Brain - vdB 91 & 93 with IC 2177

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