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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 07h 24m 04s |
| Declination | −25° 58′ 15″[1] |
| Distance | 4890 ly (1700 pc) |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 480' x 480'[2] |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Designations | Gum 8, RCW 15, LBN 1059 |
Sh 2-310 is a nebula in Canis Major. It is one of the largest H II regions known in the Milky Way. It is ionized by the stars Tau Canis Majoris and UW Canis Majoris. The red hypergiant VY Canis Majoris is located near the nebula's rim. The open cluster NGC 2362 is located near the nebula.[3]
References
- ↑ "Sh 2-310".
- ↑ "Sharpless (Sh2) - Astrobasics". 13 September 2022.
- ↑ "Sh 2-310".
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