< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-172

Sharpless Sh2-172 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Sh2-172 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-172:

Sharpless #:Sh2-172
Constellation:Cassiopeia
Brightness:faint
Declination:61° 15'

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