| Nebula | |
|---|---|
| Observation data:J2000epoch | |
| Right ascension | 07h 31m 02s |
| Declination | −19° 09′ 17″[1] |
| Distance | 4200 pc |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 30' x 30'[2] |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Designations | BRAN 39, RCW 10, LBN 1050 |
| See also:Lists of nebulae | |
Sh 2-306 (also designatedRCW 10), is anemission nebula andH II region located in the southern constellationPuppis. It is catalogued in theSharpless catalog and forms part of a large star-forming complex within thePerseus Arm of theMilky Way.[3] It is located close toSh 2-309.[4]
Three stars are responsible for the ionization of the nebula LSS 458 (O6.5V((f))z)[5], LSS 499 (OB)[6] and LSS 467 (O9).[7] These stars are embedded within a giantmolecular cloud complex sometimes referred to as JKK96 D.[8] Sh 2-306 is situated near the center of the GS234-02 supershell[9][10], a vast infrared-emitting ring structure spanning several degrees, believed to be the result of multiplesupernova explosions and stellar winds from previous generations of massive stars.[3]
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