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Sharpless Sh2-296

Sharpless Sh2-296 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Monoceros. Sh2-296 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-296:

Sharpless #:Sh2-296
Common name:Seagull Nebula wings
Type:HII region
Constellation:Monoceros
Brightness:bright
Right Ascension:7h 6m
Declination:-11° 13'

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