Sharpless Sh2-6
Sharpless Sh2-6 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sh2-6 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-6:
Sharpless #: | Sh2-6 |
Common name: | Bug Nebula |
Alt name: | M Caldwell 69 |
Type: | bipolar nebula |
Constellation: | Scorpius |
Brightness: | bright |
Right Ascension: | 17h 15m |
Declination: | -37° 7' |
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