Right ascension 17 45 14.19 Distance 18000 light years ly | Declination −17° 56′ 46.9″ Magnitude 12.87 Apparent magnitude (V) 12.87 | |
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Designations GSC2 S2202023288 , 2MASS J17451419-1756469, PK 009+05 1, DENIS-P J174514.1-175646, GSC 06253-02182, MSX6C G009.3628+05.7782, PN G009.3+05.7,GLMP 632, Hen 3-1475, PDS 465, [NHO98] 17423-1755 People also search for Theta Sagittarii, Kappa Sagittarii | ||
IRAS 17423-1755 also known as Henize 3-1475 is a planetary nebula, located in the constellation of Sagittarius around 18 000 light-years away from earth. The central star is more than 12 000 times as luminous as our Sun.
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