< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-223

Sharpless Sh2-223 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Auriga. Sh2-223 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-223:

Sharpless #:Sh2-223
Type:HII region
Constellation:Auriga
Brightness:medium
Right Ascension:5h 17m
Declination:42° 13'

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