RCW 136

RCW 136
Nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension17h 58m 10s
Declination−31° 42′ 55″[1]
Distance3200[2] pc
Apparent magnitude (V)17
Apparent diameter1' x 1'
ConstellationSagittarius[3]
Physical characteristics
Radius8.1[4] ly
DesignationsIRAS 17549-3142, Haro 1-44, PN Sa 3-101, PN H 1-44, PN G358.9-03.7, SPICY 69710

RCW 136 is a planetary nebula on the border between Scorpius and Sagittarius. It was discovered by Guillermo Haro in 1952.[5] It is located to the south of Baade's Window.

References

  1. ^ "RCW 136".
  2. ^ MacIel, W. J. (1984). "A catalogue of distances of planetary nebulae". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series. 55: 253. Bibcode:1984A&AS...55..253M.
  3. ^ Roman, Nancy G. (1987). "Identification of a constellation from a position". Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 99 (617): 695. Bibcode:1987PASP...99..695R. doi:10.1086/132034. Constellation record for this object at VizieR.
  4. ^ "RCW - Astrobasics". 13 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Catalogues | Deep⋆Sky Corner".
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