Sh 2-38

Sharpless 2-38
Emission nebula
H II region
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension18h 08m 51s
Declination−18° 15′ 36″
Distance7170 ly   (2400 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)10.26
Apparent dimensions (V)3' x 3'
ConstellationSagittarius
Designations[CPA2006] N4, LBN 48, RAFGL 2074, vdB 114

Sh 2-38 is a nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. It appears in the shape of a bubble.

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