Sh 2-24

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Sharpless 2-24
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 16h 11m 06s
Declination −7° 04′ 00″ [1]
Distance50-240  pc
Apparent dimensions (V)65' x 45' [2]
Constellation Ophiuchus
DesignationsMBM 57, IRAS 16083-0653, LBN 17
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-24 is a molecular cloud in the constellation Ophiuchus, near the border with Scorpius. It is part of the Sharpless catalog assembled by Stewart Sharpless. It is one of the closest molecular clouds, with its' closest side being only 50 parsecs (~163 light years) away, and the furthest side being 240 parsecs (~783 light years) away. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Sh 2-23".
  2. ↑ "SH2-24 (Molecular Cloud)".
  3. ↑ "Sh 2-24".
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