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Emission Nebula IC 1274 in Sagittarius | Steward Observatory

Emission Nebula IC 1274 in Sagittarius | Steward Observatory

IC 1274 is a luminous nebula contained within the Lands 227 molecular cloud in Sagittarius. 

Distance: ~4,000 light years

There is a cavity like structure likely due to the star HD 166033.

A number of early type stars have formed and are ionizing and dispersing molecular gas.


Technical Details

Optics: Phillips 24-inch RCOS Telescope

Camera: SBIG STL11000


Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona
Caption Acknowledgement: Mike Selby

Release Date: June 1, 2009


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