Sh 2-47

Sharpless 2-47
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	18h 17m 34s
Declination	−15° 38′ 20″
Distance	10,100 ly (3100 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	15.73
Constellation	Serpens
Physical characteristics
Radius	15 ly
	See also: Lists of nebulae

Last updated October 28, 2025

Sh 2-47 is a nebula in Serpens. It is probably ionized by the star [L85] S47 3.^[3] It is located between Messier 17 and Sh 2-44.

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[1] "Sh 2-47".

[2] "CCD Images of the Sharpless Catalog".

[3] "Sh 2-47".

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Nebula

Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	18^h 17^m 34^s
Declination	−15° 38′ 20″^[1]
Distance	10,100 ly (3100 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	15.73
Constellation	Serpens ^[2]
Physical characteristics
Radius	15 ly
See also: Lists of nebulae