Sh 2-50
Emission nebula
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Sh 2-50 is an emission nebula in Scutum. It is located only 2.5° away from the Eagle Nebula.[3]
Right ascension18h 22m 30s
Declination−14° 42′ 42″
[1]
| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
| H II region | |
| |
| Observation data: epoch | |
| Right ascension | 18h 22m 30s |
| Declination | −14° 42′ 42″ [1] |
| Distance | 5540 ly (1870[2] pc) |
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 35' |
| Designations | RCW 164, LBN 62 |
It is in the direction of the open cluster Dolidze 28.[4] It is a star-forming region, and a radio source.[5] Despite being nearby, the supernova remnant SNR G16.8-1.1 is unrelated.[6]
