Sh 2-48

Sharpless 2-48
Nebula
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension18h 19m
Declination−14° 36′ ″
Distance3838 pc
ConstellationScutum
DesignationsRCW 162, Gum 82, LBN 64
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-48 is a diffuse nebula in Scutum. It is often overlooked due to proximity to the much more famous Eagle Nebula.

The open cluster Kronberger 25 is in the direction of the nebula, however it is likely a foreground object.

References

  1. ↑ Paladini, R.; Burigana, C.; Davies, R. D.; Maino, D.; Bersanelli, M.; Cappellini, B.; Platania, P.; Smoot, G. (2003). "A radio catalog of Galactic HII regions for applications from decimeter to millimeter wavelengths". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 397: 213. arXiv:astro-ph/0210226. Bibcode:2003A&A...397..213P. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20021466.
  2. ↑ "CCD Images of The Sharpless Catalog". www.sharplesscatalog.com. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  3. ↑ Kronberger, M.; Teutsch, P.; Alessi, B.; Steine, M.; Ferrero, L.; Graczewski, K.; Juchert, M.; Patchick, D.; Riddle, D.; Saloranta, J.; Schoenball, M.; Watson, C. (2006-02-10). "New galactic open cluster candidates from DSS and 2MASS imagery". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 447 (3): 921–928. arXiv:gr-qc/0511021. Bibcode:2006A&A...447..921K. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20054057. ISSN 0004-6361. Archived from the original on 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2025-11-26.