Astronomy:Sh 2-47

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Sharpless 2-47
Emission nebula
H II region
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 18h 17m 34s
Declination−15° 38′ 20″[1]
Distance10,100 ly   (3100 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)15.73
ConstellationSerpens[2]
Physical characteristics
Radius15 ly
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-47 is a nebula in Serpens. It is probably ionized by the star [L85] S47 3.[3] It is located between Messier 17 and Sh 2-44.

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