Astronomy:Sh 2-10

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Sh 2-10
Emission nebula
A photo of Sh 2-10 taken by Dean Salman, Sh 2-5 is visible to the left
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension17h 19m
Declination-34d 5m
Distance3261 ly   (1000 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)17.69[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)60' x 60'
ConstellationScorpius
DesignationsRCW 130
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-10, also called RCW 130, is an emission nebula in the Scorpius constellation.[2] For unknown reasons, it is a significant source of radio emmission.[3]

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