RCW 49
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| RCW 49 | |
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 RCW 49 by the Spitzer Space Telescope (NASA) |
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| Observation data: J2000.0 [1] epoch | |
| Type | HII region [1] |
| Right ascension | 10h 24m 14.6s [1] |
| Declination | -57° 46′ 58″ [1] |
| Distance | 13,700 ly |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 350 ly |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | RCW 49, GUM 29 |
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See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae |
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RCW 49 is a nebula located 13,700 light years away. It is a dusty stellar nursery that contains more than 2,200 stars and is about 350 light years across.
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