RCW 136

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RCW 136
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 17h 58m 10s
Declination −31° 42′ 55″ [1]
Distance3200 [2]   pc
Apparent magnitude (V)17
Apparent diameter1' x 1'
Constellation Scorpius
Physical characteristics
Radius 8.1 [3]  ly
DesignationsIRAS 17549-3142, Haro 1-44, PN Sa 3-101, PN H 1-44, PN G358.9-03.7, SPICY 69710
See also: Lists of nebulae

RCW 136 is a planetary nebula on the border between Scorpius and Sagittarius. It was discovered by Guillermo Haro in 1952. [4] It is located to the south of Baade's Window.

References

  1. ↑ "RCW 136".
  2. ↑ MacIel, W. J. (1984). "A catalogue of distances of planetary nebulae". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series. 55: 253. Bibcode:1984A&AS...55..253M.
  3. ↑ "RCW - Astrobasics". 13 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "Catalogues | Deep⋆Sky Corner".
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