Monkey Head Nebula - NGC-2175 - 24"x18" Canvas Print

Monkey Head Nebula NGC2175  - 24"x18" Canvas Print SKU NGC2175Monkey2418Canvas NGC 2175, commonly known as the Monkey Head Nebula, is an intriguing emission nebula situated in the constellation Orion. Discovered by the German-British astronomer Sir William Herschel in 1784, this celestial wonder is approximately 6,400 light-years away from Earth. The Monkey Nebula spans an impressive distance of about 30 light-years across, composed of intricate filaments of ionized hydrogen gas, dust, and other elements. The vast expanse of this stellar nursery serves as a breeding ground for the birth of new stars, making it a region rich in stellar activity. Its unique features and the intricate dance of stellar birth and death within its confines make it a source of inspiration and reflection, echoing the sentiments from the book of Psalms inviting viewers to contemplate the wonders of the heavens with a humble heart. Psalms 131:1-2 – O Lord, my heart is not lifted up my eyes are not raised too hig