Galactic Nebula Sh 2-112

Sh 2-112
Sh 2-112: 500 mm Cassegrain 3625 mm f/7.2; SBIG STL11K; 18x15min Lum 9-8-7x15min RGB; Bernese Highlands; © 2025 Radek Chromik [32]

History

The American astronomer Stewart Sharpless searched in the 1950-ies the photo plates of the «Palomar Observatory Sky Survey» made with the 48 inch Schmidt telescope. In his first publication in 1953 the nebula was listed as Sh 1-81 and in his second publication in 1959 the designation is Sh 2-112. [309, 310]

Physical Properties

Data from Simbad [145]
NameSh 2-112
Object TypeHII Region
Right Ascension (J2000.0)20h 33m 49s
Declination (J2000.0)+45° 38' 00"
IdentifiersDWB 174; GAL 083.8+03.3; SH 2-112

Finder Chart

The nebula Sharpless 2-112 is located in the constellation Cygnus. On 30 July it is in opposition to the Sun and culminates at local midnight.

Cygnus: Galactic Nebula Sh 2-112
Finder Chart Galactic Nebula Sh 2-112
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17:39 | 44.3°
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Charts created using SkySafari 6 Pro and STScI Digitized Sky Survey. Limiting magnitudes: Constellation chart ~6.5 mag, DSS2 close-ups ~20 mag. Times are shown for timezone UTC, Latitude 0°, Longitude 0°, Horizon height 5°, Date 2025-11-04. [149, 160]

Objects Within a Radius of 10°

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