Sharpless 178 (HII region)

Image of Sharpless 178
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 150 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , Sharpless 178 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.

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Name Sharpless 178
Object type HII region
Position
Right ascension:22h18m [1]
Declination:+87°45' [1]
Constellation:Ursa Minor
Visibility from Fairfield

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41.14°N
73.26°W
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