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Catalogue and alternative designations Sharpless 7, LBN 1099

 

Type Emission Nebula
Position 16 00 36, -22 55 48
Constellation Scorpius
Camera and Telescope STL6303E and FSQ106ED
Focal Ratio F5
Exposure Details HaRGB = 200:190:190:190 with Astrodon series 2 filters (3nm Ha filter)
Description This is a large and faint emission nebula excited by the 2nd magnitude star Delta Scorpius.