Sh 2-36

Sharpless 2-36
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension16h 05m 36s
Declination00° 23′ 00″
Distance360 ly   (110 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)16.58
Apparent dimensions (V)45' x 45'
ConstellationSerpens
Physical characteristics
Radius4.7 ly
DesignationsLBN 45, MBM 39
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.

References

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