Sh2-1

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Sh 2-1
Reflection nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 15h 58m 51.2s[1]
Declination −26° 07′ 14″[1]
Distance 650[2] ly   (200 pc)
Apparent dimensions (V) 2° 30'[1]
Constellation Scorpius
Designations Sh 2-1
See also: Lists of nebulae

Sh 2-1, also known as Sharpless 1, is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Scorpius. It appears as a modest brightness making it one of the easier Sharpless catalog objects to view. It features an apparent central star inside the nebulosity however it is not part its system nor a left over remnant.

The nebulous area is fairly large with an irregular shape appearing as a 180° arc shape surrounding a central star.[3] The remnant has an apparent diameter that covers approximately 150' and an estimated distance of approximately 650ly away.

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Coordinates: Sky map 15h 58m 51.2s, −26° 07′ 14″

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