< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-15

Sharpless Sh2-15 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sh2-15 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-15:

Sharpless #:Sh2-15
Type:HII region
Constellation:Scorpius
Brightness:medium
Right Ascension:17h 51m
Declination:-31° 16'

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