Sharpless 249 (HII region)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 80 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , Sharpless 249 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 0° from it.

Name Sharpless 249
Object type HII region
Position
Right ascension:06h20m [1]
Declination:+23°05' [1]
Constellation:Gemini
Angular dimensions:80.0 arcmin

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