NGC_2174 is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation of Orion. It is also known as the "Monkey Head Nebula" due to its resemblance to a monkey's face. This nebula is approximately 6,400 light-years away from Earth and spans about 50 light-years across. The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region, where new stars are born from the surrounding gas and dust. NGC_2174 is particularly notable for its vibrant colors, which are produced by the ionization of hydrogen gas by the intense radiation from nearby young stars.