Sharpless Objects
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Sharpless observations 31-40 of 43 total to date.
| Catalog # | Thumbnail | Title/link | Designation(s) | Date Observed | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sh2-244 |  |
M1 / Crab Nebula / Sh2-244 | M1, Sh2-244, NGC 1952 | 2023-12-12 21:30:00 | Classic supernova remnant, thought to be caused by nova noted by Chinese astronomers in 1054 |
| Sh2-248 |  |
Sh2-248 / IC 443 / Jellyfish Nebula | IC 443, Sh-248 | 2024-02-13 18:00:00 | Challenging supernova remnant |
| Sh2-261 |  |
Lowers Nebula | Sh2-261 | Sh2-261 | 2024-11-18 23:45:00 | A surprisingly obscure nebula near Orion. |
| Sh2-273 |  |
NGC 2264 and NGC 2261 / Christmas Tree Cluster with C46 | NGC 2264, Sh2-273, NGC 2261 | 2024-01-02 20:38:00 | Fun, seasonal target just east of Orion in Monoceros. Extra credit if you can spot Hubble's Nebula unaided (C46) |
| Sh2-274 |  |
Sh2-274 / Medusa Nebula | Sh2-274, Abell 21 | 2024-01-21 08:17:00 | A large planetary nebula in Gemini. |
| Sh2-275 |  |
C50 / Satellite Cluster / NGC 2244 | C50, NGC 2244 | 2024-02-03 17:13:00 | This cluster is visible through a hole in the Rosette Nebula |
| Sh2-275 | |
Sh2-275 / Rosette Nebula / C49 | Sh2-275, C49, NGC 2237 | 2024-02-03 20:53:00 | Gorgeous large target just east of Orion in Monoceros |
| Sh2-276 |  |
Barnards Loop / Sh2-276 | Sh2-276 | 2024-01-14 05:29:00 | Enormous loop around Orion Nebula and Horse Head. Great fun to capture w primitive mosaic. |
| Sh2-279 |  |
Sh2-279 / Running Man Nebula | 2024-11-13 | Sh2-279, NGC 1977 | 2024-11-13 00:22:00 | An "easy" last capture of a favorite target after a long night. |
| Sh2-279 |  |
Sh2-279 / Running Man Nebula / NGC 1977 | Sh2-279, NGC 1977 | 2024-02-06 19:36:00 | Fascinating emission nebula, part of the Great Orion Nebula complex |