Sh 2-38

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Sh 2-38 is a nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. It appears in the shape of a bubble.[4]

Right ascension18h 08m 51s
Declination−18° 15′ 36″[1]
Distance7170[2] ly   (2400 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)10.26
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Sharpless 2-38
Emission nebula
H II region
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension18h 08m 51s
Declination−18° 15′ 36″[1]
Distance7170[2] ly   (2400 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)10.26
Apparent dimensions (V)3' x 3'[3]
ConstellationSagittarius
Designations[CPA2006] N4, LBN 48, RAFGL 2074, vdB 114
See also: Lists of nebulae
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