Sh 2-126

Sharpless 2-126

Nebula
Image of Sh 2-126 Nebula
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension	22^h 34^m 37.90^s
Declination	+40° 39′ 60.0″
Distance	1,200 ly
Constellation	Lacerta
Designations	Sh 2-126, LBN 428
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-126 (also known as Great Lacerta Nebula or Star Funnel Nebula) is a large emission nebula and molecular cloud complex in the constellation Lacerta. It is a prominent member of the Lacerta OB1^[1] association.^{[2][3][4][5][6]}

The primary source of ionization is the bright O-type star 10 Lacertae (O9V),^[7] a member of the Lacerta OB1 association. Additional ultraviolet radiation comes from other massive stars in the association, as well as from the embedded Herbig Ae/Be star V375 Lacertae (A7Ve).^[8]

References

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4. "A cosmic lizard (Sh2-126)". AAPOD2.COM. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
5. "Sh2-126 in Lacerta". astro.nightsky.at. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
6. "Great Lacerta Nebula (Sh2-126)". Telescope Live. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
7. "Simbad - Object view". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
8. "Simbad - Object view". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-11-29.