< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-263

Sharpless Sh2-263 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Orion. Sh2-263 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-263:

Sharpless #:Sh2-263
Type:HII region
Constellation:Orion
Brightness:medium
Right Ascension:5h 22m
Declination:8° 24'

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