Sharpless 56 (HII region)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , Sharpless 56 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 21° above the horizon at dusk.

Name Sharpless 56
Object type HII region
Position
Right ascension:18h31m [1]
Declination:−09°42' [1]
Constellation:Scutum

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