| Nebula | |
|---|---|
| Observation data:J2000epoch | |
| Right ascension | 07h 24m 04s |
| Declination | −25° 58′ 15″[1] |
| Distance | 4890 ly (1700 pc) |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 480' x 480'[2] |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Designations | Gum 8, RCW 15, LBN 1059 |
| See also:Lists of nebulae | |
Sh 2-310 is anebula inCanis Major. It is one of the largestH II regions known in theMilky Way. It is ionized by the starsTau Canis Majoris andUW Canis Majoris. Thered hypergiantVY Canis Majoris is located near the nebula's rim. Theopen clusterNGC 2362 is located near the nebula.[3]
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