Sh 2-41
Molecular cloud
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Sh 2-41 is a large nebula in Sagittarius and a component of the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud[5] Sh 2-41 appears near the northern edge of the star cloud.
| Nebula | |
|---|---|
As Seen by the European Southern Observatory, 2022 | |
| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 18h 15m 48s |
| Declination | −18° 14′ 00″[1] |
| Distance | 7180[2] ly (2200 pc) |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 90'[3] |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 2.2[4] pc |
| Designations | LBN 51 |
Sh 2-41 contains multiple smaller components itself. Another Sharpless object, Sh 2-39, is contained within. Sh 2-39 itself contains potential infrared cluster [BDS2003] 6.[6] Dark nebulae Barnard 92 and Barnard 93 are both located within Sh 2-41. These areas are regions of intense star formation.[7] Open cluster Collinder 469 is located just south of Barnard 92, and open cluster Markarian 38 is located just to the south of Barnard 93.[8]
