Astronomy:Sh 2-13

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Sharpless 2-13
Nebula
H II region
The location of Sh 2-13 in the sky, (in the open source Stellarium software)
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension 17h 30m 24s
Declination−31° 33′ 09″[1]
Distance1300±100 pc
Apparent diameter40'
DesignationsRCW 133, Gum 68
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-13 is an emission nebula in Scorpius.[2] It is ionized by nearby star HD 158186. Sh 2-13 also contains a star cluster it has formed, Antalova 1. It is possible HD 158186 is a member of Antalova 1, it is also possible it is a runaway star from NGC 6383.[3]

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