Sh 2-48

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Sharpless 2-48
Nebula
File:Sharpless 2-48.png
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension18h 19m
Declination−14° 36′ ″
Distance3838[1] pc
ConstellationScutum
DesignationsRCW 162, Gum 82, LBN 64
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-48 is a diffuse nebula in Scutum. It is often overlooked due to proximity to the much more famous Eagle Nebula.[2]

The open cluster Kronberger 25 is in the direction of the nebula, however it is likely a foreground object.[3]

References

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  1. ^ https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2003A%26A...397..213P/abstract
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