Sh2-2

Sh 2-2, also known as Sharpless 2, is an emission nebula in the constellation of Scorpius. It appears as a mid-range brightness making it difficult to view. It is believed to currently host an X-ray binary star that originated and was ejected from the Scorpius OB1 association.

Sh 2-2
Emission nebula
H II region
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 17h 04m 06.6s[1]
Declination−38° 08 33[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)1°[1]
ConstellationScorpius
DesignationsSh 2-2, Gum 57

The nebulous area is fairly large with an irregular shape appearing as a H II region.[2] The remnant has an apparent diameter that covers approximately 60'.

References

  1. "VizieR Detailed Page". Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. 20 December 2013.
  2. "CCD Images of the Sharpless Catalog". Dean Salman. 20 December 2013.

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