Astronomy:Sh 2-15

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Sharpless 2-15
Emission nebula
H II region
The location of Sh 2-15 in the sky, (in the open source Stellarium software)
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension 17h 50m 30s
Declination−31° 16′ 00″
Apparent magnitude (V)16.65[1]
Apparent diameter30'
ConstellationScorpius
DesignationsRCW 134, Gum 69, W25, LBN 1121[2]
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-15 is an emission nebula in the constellation of Scorpius. It is ionized by the star HD 161853.[3] It is most visible using a Hydrogen-alpha filter.[4]

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