< Sharpless catalog

Sharpless Sh2-9

Sharpless Sh2-9 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sh2-9 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-9:

Sharpless #:Sh2-9
Type:reflection nebula
Constellation:Scorpius
Brightness:medium
Right Ascension:16h 21m
Declination:-25° 35'

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