Sh 2-40

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Sharpless 2-40
Nebula
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Seen near the top
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 18h 12m 10s
Declination −17° 42′ 48″ [1]
Apparent dimensions (V)15' x 15' [2]
Constellation Sagittarius
Physical characteristics
Radius 2400 pc
DesignationsRCW 155, LBN 49
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-40 is a large nebula in Sagittarius. It is just north of Sh 2-41. Sh 2-40 is in the same direction as powerful radio source W 33. W 33 is, however, about 4600 parsecs more distant than Sh 2-40. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "SIMBAD query result".
  2. ↑ "Sharpless (Sh2) - Astrobasics". 13 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sh 2-40".
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