Sh 2-23

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Sharpless 2-23
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 16h 13m 24s
Declination −8° 22′ 00″ [1]
Distance200 [2]   pc
Constellation Scorpius
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-23 is a molecular cloud in the constellation Scorpius. It is part of the Sharpless Catalog assembled by Stewart Sharpless. It is located nearby to 16 Scorpii, and may be a faint reflection nebula. [3] It is similar to the nearby Sh 2-24 being that it contains no hydrogen-alpha. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Sh 2-23".
  2. ↑ Russeil, D. (2003). "Star-forming complexes and the spiral structure of our Galaxy". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 397: 133. Bibcode:2003A&A...397..133R. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20021504.
  3. ↑ "Sh 2-23".
  4. ↑ "SH2-23 (Molecular Cloud)".
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