Astronomy:Sh 2-310

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Sharpless 2-310
Emission nebula
H II region
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 07h 24m 04s
Declination−25° 58′ 15″[1]
Distance4890 ly   (1700 pc)
Apparent dimensions (V)480' x 480'[2]
ConstellationCanis Major
DesignationsGum 8, RCW 15, LBN 1059
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-310 is a nebula in Canis Major. It is one of the largest H II regions known in the Milky Way. It is ionized by the stars Tau Canis Majoris and UW Canis Majoris. The red hypergiant VY Canis Majoris is located near the nebula's rim. The open cluster NGC 2362 is located near the nebula.[3]

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