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Sh 2-36

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Sharpless 2-36
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension16h 05m 36s
Declination00° 23 00[1]
Distance360 ly   (110 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)16.58
Apparent dimensions (V)45' x 45'[2]
ConstellationSerpens
Physical characteristics
Radius4.7 ly
DesignationsLBN 45, MBM 39[3]
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-36 is a molecular cloud in Serpens. It is very faint and requires very dark skies to become visible.[4]

References

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  1. "Sh 2-36".
  2. "Sharpless (Sh2) - Astrobasics". 13 September 2022.
  3. "Sh 2-36".
  4. "SH2-36 (Sharpless 36)".