Astronomy:Sh 2-47
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| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
| H II region | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 18h 17m 34s |
| Declination | −15° 38′ 20″[1] |
| Distance | 10,100 ly (3100 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.73 |
| Constellation | Serpens[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 15 ly |
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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