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RCW 126

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RCW 126
Nebula
H II region
RCW 126 seen by the Legacy Survey
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension17h 16m 54s
Declination−36° 21 00[1]
Distance5,540 ly   (1400-1700 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)15.62
ConstellationScorpius
DesignationsBBW 31800a
See also: Lists of nebulae

RCW 126 is an emission nebula in Scorpius, near NGC 6334. Within the nebula is an infrared cluster IRAS 17136-3617, which contains at least 25 stars.[2]

References

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  1. "RCW 126 - Emission nebula". Astrobasics.
  2. "RCW 126". Galaxy Map.