Emission nebula | |
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H II region | |
![]() As seen in 2022 | |
Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 17h 55m 06s |
Declination | −25° 01′ 00″ [1] |
Distance | 799 pc |
Constellation | Sagittarius |
Designations | RCW 144, Gum 71, LBN 14 |
See also: Lists of nebulae |
Sh 2-22 is an emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. It is part of the Sharpless Catalog assembled by Stewart Sharpless. The nebula appears to surround 63 Ophiuchi, however, 63 Ophiuchi and the star's corresponding ring nebula around it are unrelated to Sh 2-22. [2]
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