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SH 112 Emission Nebula

21 Sep 2025

SH 112 Emission Nebula

Sharpless 112, an emission nebula in Cygnus

© Alan Cayless all rights reserved.

Sharpless 112 (SH2-112) is a small emission nebula near Deneb in Cygnus. At approximately 5500 light years from Earth, the nebula is energised by the bright star that can be seen near the centre. Imaged using triband filters.

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