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NGC 2316 (also NGC 2317 and LBN 1021) is a magnitude +7.4 emission and reflection nebula  located in the constellation Monoceros.
The nebula was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector on the 4th March 1785.
The nebula was rediscovered by Bindon Stoney in February 1851, and relisted as NGC 2317.

Right Ascension  06h 59m 40.8s, Declination -07° 46' 38"



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