| Nebula | |
|---|---|
 Left (blue) NGC 2020 and right (red) NGC 2014, photo by Hubble Space Telescope | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 44m 12.7s |
| Declination | −67° 42′ 57″ |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Designations | NGC 2014, ESO 56-SC146, GC 1217, h 2900 [1] |
NGC 2014 is a red emission nebula surrounding an open cluster of stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud, at a distance of about 163,000 light-years.[2]
The nebula was discovered on 3 August 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop.[3] Together with NGC 2020 it makes up what is called the Cosmic Reef.[2]