Astronomy:Sh 2-36

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Sharpless 2-36
Emission nebula
H II region
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 16h 05m 36s
Declination00° 23′ 00″[1]
Distance360 ly   (110 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)16.58
Apparent dimensions (V)45' x 45'[2]
ConstellationSerpens
Physical characteristics
Radius4.7 ly
DesignationsLBN 45, MBM 39[3]
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-36 is a molecular cloud in Serpens. It is very faint and requires very dark skies to become visible.[4]

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