NGC 2003 is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation of Doradus. It is part of the larger Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. This nebula is known for its striking colors and intricate structure, which are the result of ionized gas and dust illuminated by nearby stars. The nebula is approximately 163,000 light-years away from Earth and spans about 50 light-years across. NGC 2003 is often studied by astronomers to understand star formation processes and the dynamics of interstellar matter in galaxies similar to our own.