Reflection nebula in the constellation Vela
NGC 2626 is a reflection nebula , emission nebula , and absorption nebula in the constellation Vela .[ 4] [ 5] It is mostly illuminated by B1 star CD-40 4432 and ionized by the O8 quadruple star system HD 73882 , together with other stars.
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