RCW 88
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Coordinates: 
15h 07m 08s, −57° 48.3′ 0″
| RCW 88 | |
|---|---|
 Star-forming region RCW 88 taken with the EFOSC2 instrument on ESO’s New Technology Telescope. | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Right ascension | 15h 07m 08s[1] |
| Declination | −57° 48.3′ 0″[1] |
| Distance | 10.000 ly[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | PK 320+00 2, WRAY 16-167, PN ARO 527, WRAY 16-166[1] |
| See also: Planetary nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
RCW 88 is a planetary nebula located 10,000 light years away.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Search results for RCW 88". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ↑ "Red Cocoon Harbours Young Stars". ESO Picture of the Week. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
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