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Molecular cloud
Sharpless 2-40
Nebula
πŸ‘ Image
Seen near the top
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension18h 12m 10s
Declinationβˆ’17Β° 42β€² 48β€³[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)15' x 15'[2]
ConstellationSagittarius
Physical characteristics
Radius2400 pc
DesignationsRCW 155, LBN 49
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-40 is a large nebula in Sagittarius. It is just north of Sh 2-41. Sh 2-40 is in the same direction as powerful radio source W 33. W 33 is, however, about 4600 parsecs more distant than Sh 2-40.[3]

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