Sharpless Sh2-217
Sharpless Sh2-217 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Auriga. Sh2-217 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-217:
| Sharpless #: | Sh2-217 |
| Type: | HII region |
| Constellation: | Auriga |
| Brightness: | medium |
| Right Ascension: | 4h 59m |
| Declination: | 48° 0' |
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