Astronomy:Sh 2-112

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Sh 2-112
Emission nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension20h 33m 49s
Declination45d 38m[1]
Distance5600 ly   (1740 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)13.8[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)15' x 15'[3]
ConstellationCygnus
Physical characteristics
Radius25 ly
DesignationsDWB 174, LBN 337[4]
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-112 is a nebula in Cygnus. It is located within the Orion Arm, and is near star complex Cygnus X. It is ionized by the central star BD+45 3216.[5] It is a region of star-formation, with 138 Young Stellar Objects candidates within the nebula.[6] The average age of these objects is about one million years.[7] it contains a large dust band on its western side.[8]

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