Astronomy:Sh 2-48
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| Emission nebula | |
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| H II region | |
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| Observation data: epoch | |
| Right ascension | 18h 19m |
| Declination | −14° 36′ ″ |
| Distance | 3838[1] pc |
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Designations | RCW 162, Gum 82, LBN 64 |
Sh 2-48 is a diffuse nebula in Scutum. It is often overlooked due to proximity to the much more famous Eagle Nebula.[2]
The open cluster Kronberger 25 is in the direction of the nebula, however it is likely a foreground object.[3]
References
- ↑ Paladini, R.; Burigana, C.; Davies, R. D.; Maino, D.; Bersanelli, M.; Cappellini, B.; Platania, P.; Smoot, G. (2003). "A radio catalog of Galactic HII regions for applications from decimeter to millimeter wavelengths". Astronomy and Astrophysics 397: 213. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20021466. Bibcode: 2003A&A...397..213P. https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2003A%26A...397..213P/abstract.
- ↑ "CCD Images of The Sharpless Catalog". http://www.sharplesscatalog.com/Sharpless.aspx?sharp=48.
- ↑ Kronberger, M.; Teutsch, P.; Alessi, B.; Steine, M.; Ferrero, L.; Graczewski, K.; Juchert, M.; Patchick, D. et al. (2006-02-10). "New galactic open cluster candidates from DSS and 2MASS imagery" (in en). Astronomy & Astrophysics 447 (3): 921–928. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20054057. ISSN 0004-6361. Bibcode: 2006A&A...447..921K. https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2006A%26A...447..921K/abstract.
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