< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-21

Sharpless Sh2-21 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sh2-21 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-21:

Sharpless #:Sh2-21
Type:HII region
Constellation:Sagittarius
Brightness:medium
Right Ascension:17h 52m
Declination:-28° 54'

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