< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-53

Sharpless Sh2-53 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Scutum. Sh2-53 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-53:

Sharpless #:Sh2-53
Constellation:Scutum
Brightness:medium
Right Ascension:18h 25m
Declination:-13° 14'

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