Sh 2-48

Sharpless 2-48
Nebula
Observation data: epoch
Right ascension18h 19m
Declination−14° 36′ ″
Distance3838[1] pc
ConstellationScutum
DesignationsRCW 162, Gum 82, LBN 64

Sh 2-48 is a diffuse nebula in Scutum. It is often overlooked due to proximity to the much more famous Eagle Nebula.[2]

The open cluster Kronberger 25 is in the direction of the nebula, however it is likely a foreground object.[3]

References

  1. ^ https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2003A%26A...397..213P/abstract
  2. ^ "CCD Images of The Sharpless Catalog". www.sharplesscatalog.com. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  3. ^ Kronberger, M.; Teutsch, P.; Alessi, B.; Steine, M.; Ferrero, L.; Graczewski, K.; Juchert, M.; Patchick, D.; Riddle, D.; Saloranta, J.; Schoenball, M.; Watson, C. (2006-02-10). "New galactic open cluster candidates from DSS and 2MASS imagery". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 447 (3): 921–928. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20054057. ISSN 0004-6361. Archived from the original on 2024-11-30.