| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
| H II region | |
The location of Sh 2-15 in the sky, (in the open sourceStellarium software) | |
| Observation data:epoch | |
| Right ascension | 17h 50m 30s |
| Declination | −31° 16′ 00″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 16.65[1] |
| Apparent diameter | 30' |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Designations | RCW 134,Gum 69, W25,LBN 1121[2] |
| See also:Lists of nebulae | |
Sh 2-15 is anemission nebula in theconstellation ofScorpius. It is ionized by the star HD 161853.[3] It is most visible using aHydrogen-alpha filter.[4]
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