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Lambda Orionis (Angelfish)

Sh2-264 · emission nebula

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Huge ring of H-alpha around λ Ori; one of the largest nebulae in the entire sky.

Vis magnitude5.0
Apparent size~480′ (8°) (major 0.48e3′)
RA / Dec (J2000)5.5833h / 9.9330°
Altitude / Azimuth-4.9° / 287.0°
Rise · Transit · Set07:28 · 14:02 · 20:37
Transit altitude60.9°
Above-min interval7:31am–8:34pm
Suitabilityminicat — RedCat: wide mosaic; MiniCat: small mosaic
Sourceseed