Sh 2-309

Sharpless 2-309
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	07h 31m 48s
Declination	−19° 26′ 05″
Distance	4000 pc
Apparent magnitude (V)	15.87
Apparent dimensions (V)	12'
Constellation	Puppis
Physical characteristics
Radius	48 ly
Designations	BRAN 42A, RCW 13, LBN 1053
	See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-309 is a nebula in Puppis. The nebula contains the infrared cluster [DBS2003] 9.^[4] It is located beyond the Carina Arm. Sh 2-308 is ionized by the star cluster Bochum 9. Bochum 9 contains about 30 members.^[5]

Right ascension07^h 31^m 48^s

Declination−19° 26′ 05″^[1]

Distance4000 pc

Apparent magnitude (V)15.87^[2]

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Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	07^h 31^m 48^s
Declination	−19° 26′ 05″^[1]
Distance	4000 pc
Apparent magnitude (V)	15.87^[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)	12'^[3]
Constellation	Puppis
Physical characteristics
Radius	48 ly

Designations	BRAN 42A, RCW 13, LBN 1053
See also: Lists of nebulae