Sh 2-294

Sharpless 2-294
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension07h 16m 35s
Declination−09° 25′ 43″
Distance3240 pc
Apparent dimensions (V)7'
ConstellationMonoceros
DesignationsALS 18684, Gaze-Shajn 115, Strohmeier 8, [YDD2008] 717

Sh 2-294, also known as the Octopus Nebula, is a nebula in Monoceros. It was discovered by Wolfgang Strohmeier in 1950, during a photographic survey.

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