Sh 2-32

Sharpless 2-32
Emission nebula
H II region
Sh 2-31 (lower right) and Sh 2-32 (center)
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension18h 11m 00s
Declination−23° 38′ 00″
Distance5940 ly   (1800 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)16.21
ConstellationSagittarius
Physical characteristics
Radius14 ly
DesignationsIC 1274, LBN 33

Sh 2-32, also known by the designation IC 1274, is an emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. It is a major source of gamma rays.

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