Sharpless Sh2-17
Sharpless Sh2-17 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sh2-17 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-17:
| Sharpless #: | Sh2-17 |
| Type: | HII region |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Brightness: | medium |
| Right Ascension: | 17h 46m |
| Declination: | -28° 51' |
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