North America Nebula (redirect from Sh2-117)
listed the two nebulae together in his second list of 313 bright nebulae as Sh2-117. American astronomer Beverly T. Lynds catalogued the obscuring dust cloud...
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California Nebula (redirect from Sh2-220)
The California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. Its name comes from its resemblance to the outline...
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Fox Fur Nebula (redirect from Sh2-273)
Observation data: J2000 epoch Subtype Diffuse + Dark Distance 2,700 ly Constellation Monoceros Designations NGC 2264, Sh2-273 See also: Lists of nebulae...
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Crescent Nebula (redirect from Sh2-105)
L1014 H II NGC 6914 North America Nebula Pelican Nebula Sadr Region Sh2-101 Sh2-106 Planetary Abell 78 Egg Nebula IRAS 19475+3119 IRAS 20324+4057 Kronberger...
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Flame Nebula (redirect from Sh2-277)
The Flame Nebula, designated as NGC 2024 and Sh2-277, is an emission nebula in the constellation Orion. It is about 1350 light-years away. At that distance...
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Barnard's Loop (redirect from Sh2-276)
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Rosette Nebula (redirect from Sh2-275)
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Cygnus Loop (redirect from Sh2-103)
L1014 H II NGC 6914 North America Nebula Pelican Nebula Sadr Region Sh2-101 Sh2-106 Planetary Abell 78 Egg Nebula IRAS 19475+3119 IRAS 20324+4057 Kronberger...
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2006-11-25. Original catalog Illustrated and annotated commentary SIMBAD Sh2 listing Sh2 images Portals: Astronomy Stars Spaceflight Outer space Solar System...
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Bubble Nebula (redirect from Sh2-162)
characteristics Radius 3 to 5 ly Notable features Shell around SAO 20575 Designations Bubble Nebula Sharpless 162 (Sh2-162) Caldwell 11 See also: Lists of nebulae...
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Kaman SH-2 Seasprite (redirect from SH2 Seasprite)
the second prototype had wings attached. Both prototypes were returned to SH2-D after the trials. In October 1970, the UH-2 was selected as the interim...
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Westerhout 5 (redirect from Sh2-199)
Cassiopeia Physical characteristics Radius 165 ly Absolute magnitude (V) 6.5 Designations Sh2-199, LBN 667 - Cluster is IC 1848 See also: Lists of nebulae...
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Westerhout 40 (redirect from Sh2-64)
Westerhout 40 or W40 (also designated Sharpless 64, Sh2-64, or RCW 174) is a star-forming region in the Milky Way located in the constellation Serpens...
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Omega Nebula (redirect from Sh2-45)
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Crab Nebula (redirect from Sh2-244)
7 pc) Absolute magnitude (V) −3.1±0.5[b] Notable features Optical pulsar Designations Messier 1, NGC 1952, Taurus A, Sh2-244 See also: Lists of nebulae...
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The Ghost Nebula (designated Sh2-136, VdB 141) is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It lies near the cluster NGC 7023. Looking...
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Eagle Nebula (redirect from Sh2-49)
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