Sh 2-47

Sharpless 2-47

Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	18^h 17^m 34^s
Declination	−15° 38′ 20″[1]
Distance	10,100 ly   (3100 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	15.73
Constellation	Serpens[2]
Physical characteristics
Radius	15 ly
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-47 is a nebula in Serpens. It is probably ionized by the star [L85] S47 3.^[3] It is located between Messier 17 and Sh 2-44.

References

1. "Sh 2-47".
2. "CCD Images of the Sharpless Catalog".
3. "Sh 2-47".