< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-216

Sharpless Sh2-216 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Perseus. Sh2-216 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-216:

Sharpless #:Sh2-216
Type:planetary nebula
Constellation:Perseus
Brightness:medium
Right Ascension:4h 45m
Declination:46° 49'

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