Sh 2-36

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Sharpless 2-36
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 16h 05m 36s
Declination 00° 23′ 00″ [1]
Distance360  ly    (110  pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)16.58
Apparent dimensions (V)45' x 45' [2]
Constellation Serpens
Physical characteristics
Radius 4.7 ly
DesignationsLBN 45, MBM 39 [3]
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-36 is a molecular cloud in Serpens. It is very faint and requires very dark skies to become visible. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Sh 2-36".
  2. ↑ "Sharpless (Sh2) - Astrobasics". 13 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sh 2-36".
  4. ↑ "SH2-36 (Sharpless 36)".
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