Astronomy:Sh 2-309

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Sharpless 2-309
Emission nebula
H II region
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 07h 31m 48s
Declination−19° 26′ 05″[1]
Distance4000 pc
Apparent magnitude (V)15.87[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)12'[3]
ConstellationPuppis
Physical characteristics
Radius48 ly
DesignationsBRAN 42A, RCW 13, LBN 1053
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-309 is a nebula in Puppis. The nebula contains the infrared cluster [DBS2003] 9.[4] It is located beyond the Carina Arm. Sh 2-308 is ionized by the star cluster Bochum 9. Bochum 9 contains about 30 members.[5]

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