Sh 2-15

Sh 2-15 is an emission nebula in the constellation of Scorpius. It is ionized by the star HD 161853.^[3] It is most visible using a Hydrogen-alpha filter.^[4]

Right ascension17^h 50^m 30^s

Declination−31° 16′ 00″

Apparent magnitude (V)16.65^[1]

Apparent diameter30'

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Sharpless 2-15

Emission nebula
H II region
The location of Sh 2-15 in the sky, (in the open source Stellarium software)
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension	17h 50m 30s
Declination	−31° 16′ 00″
Apparent magnitude (V)	16.65[1]
Apparent diameter	30'
Constellation	Scorpius
Designations	RCW 134, Gum 69, W25, LBN 1121[2]
See also: Lists of nebulae

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