Sharpless 53 (HII region)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 15 arcminutes across.

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From Cambridge , Sharpless 53 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 16° above the horizon at dusk.

Name Sharpless 53
Object type HII region
Position
Right ascension:18h25m [1]
Declination:−13°13' [1]
Constellation:Scutum

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