RCW 88

Coordinates: 15h 07m 08s, −57° 48.3′ 0″

RCW 88
Nebula

Star-forming region RCW 88 taken with the EFOSC2 instrument on ESO’s New Technology Telescope.
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 15h 07m 08s[1]
Declination −57° 48.3′ 0″[1]
Distance 10.000 ly[2] ly
Designations PK 320+00 2, WRAY 16-167, PN ARO 527, WRAY 16-166[1]

RCW 88 is a planetary nebula located 10,000 light years away.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Search results for RCW 88". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Red Cocoon Harbours Young Stars". ESO Picture of the Week. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
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