< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-240

Sharpless Sh2-240 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Taurus. Sh2-240 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-240:

Sharpless #:Sh2-240
Type:SNR
Constellation:Taurus
Brightness:medium
Right Ascension:5h 41m
Declination:28° 6'

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