Sharpless 2-16
Overlaid DSS image of Sharpless 2-16, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Sharpless 2-16
Sh 2-16, Gum 70, LBN 1124, LBN 359.72-00.32
| Type | Bright Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Size | 14' x 12' |
| Right Ascension | 17h 46' (2000) |
| Declination | 29° 18' S |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Classification | E |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 16, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A gentle glow in a very rich galactic starfield about 15' in diameter, Cr 347 involved at the southern end with the nebula extending north and east from the cluster fading gradually
Other Data Sources for Sharpless 2-16
Associated objects for Sharpless 2-16
Nearby objects for Sharpless 2-16
8 objects found within 60'
| Collinder 347 | Collinder 351 | NGC 6451 |
| PK0-1.1 | PK358-0.2 | PK359-0.1 |
| Ru130 | Ru131 |
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Sharpless 2-16